Lemon Blueberry Cake

A wonderful variation of the traditional honey cake. The lemon and dried fruit flavors make it special. If preferred, substitute dried cherries, cranberries or apricots for the blueberries.

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter, at room temperature

1 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

4 eggs, beaten well

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated

1 cup dried blueberries

1 cup golden raisins

1 cup walnuts, chopped

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Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Spray a 10-inch tube or bundt pan with vegetable cooking spray.
Sift together the first 3 ingredients.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and honey. Blend in next 3 ingredients. Combine with flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Add blueberries, raisins and nuts.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in oven for 50-55 minutes. Cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan with a knife and remove from pan. Cool completely.