Berry Boy Bait

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 13 by 9-inch baking pan.
3. 3
   Whisk 2 cups of the flour, the baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
4. 4
   With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until just incorporated.
6. 6
   Reduce the speed to medium and beat in one-third of the flour mixture until incorporated; beat in one-half of the milk.
7. 7
   Beat in half of the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining 1/2 cup of milk, and finally the remaining flour mixture.
8. 8
   Toss 1/2 cup of the berries in a small bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon of flour.
9. 9
   Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the blueberries.
10. 10
    Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
11. 11
    Scatter 1/2 cup of the berries over the top of the batter.
12. 12
    Stir the sugar and spice together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the batter.
13. 13
    Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
14. 14
    Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then turn out and place on a serving platter (topping side up).
15. 15
    Serve warm or at room temperature.
16. 16
    (The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
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