Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. blueberries
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 (8 oz.) sour cream
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
  • 1 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter, soft
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 3/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Method

  • Combine berries, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in small pan.
  • Cook over medium heat 2 or 3 minutes or until thickened (stir continuously); set aside.
  • Cream butter; gradually add 1 cup of sugar.
  • Beat on medium speed; add eggs (one at a time).
  • Beat after each egg.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Alternate with sour cream, add flour mixture with the cream butter (start and end with flour).
  • Stir in almond extract.
  • Spoon 1/2 of batter into a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
  • Spoon on 1/2 of the blueberry sauce, swirl batter; repeat.
  • Top with pecans.
  • Bake 50 minutes at 350°.
  • Dribble with glaze.