Take a leisurely drive through the Hood River Valley and you’ll find acres of Blueberry Farms nestled among the pears and apples we’re famous for. We use pounds of them when they are in season and also freeze a bunch for the winter to be added to breakfast treats like our Blueberry Lemon Cake.
Treat yourself to a slice of our Blueberry Lemon Cake at the Old Parkdale Inn — a delightful balance of sweet and tangy, made with fresh local blueberries and a bright burst of lemon. Baked from scratch in our cozy kitchen, it’s a guest favorite and the perfect way to enjoy a taste of summer in the Hood River Valley.
Ingredients for Blueberry Lemon Cake:
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 Tbs lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 Tbsp corn starch
16 oz fresh** blueberries
Powdered sugar to dust the top, optional
Prep: Lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan**** and line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat Oven to 375˚F.
1. Beat 2 eggs and 1 cup sugar with whisk attachment on high speed 5 minutes or until lightened in color and thick.
2. Add 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup oil, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp salt and whisk on low speed until well combined.
3. Whisk together the 2 cups flour with 2 tsp baking powder then add to batter 1/3 at a time, whisking to incorporate between each addition. Finally, add the lemon zest.
4. Rinse blueberries and drain well. In a medium bowl, toss blueberries with 1/2 Tbsp corn starch and 1 tsp lemon juice, stirring until well combined and no dry white cornstarch remains.
5. Pour half of the batter into prepared springform pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Top with half of the blueberries. Spread with remaining batter then sprinkle the rest of the blueberries evenly over the top, pushing them slightly into the batter (about halfway). Bake at 375˚F for 45 to 55 minutes (mine was perfect at 55 min), or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean without wet batter. Let cake rest in the pan 15-20 minutes then remove ring and cool until room temp or just warm.
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What’s to do
The Hood River Fruit Loop is located in the beautiful Hood River Valley at the foot of majestic Mt. Hood offering you a variety of wines, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ciders, and food. Many outdoor adventures, such as kayaking, windsurfing, skiing, snow boarding, and hiking, await. Mt. Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, and Timberline Ski areas are only a short drive away, as is the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood National Forest where trails and wildlife abound.
Book your stay at the Old Parkdale Inn and take advantage of our partnerships for adventure discounts
Wet Planet Whitewater Adventures – A 10% discount will be applied at checkout when you use the code we provide to book online.
Cascade Canyon Guide – request code for 10% off trips
Heart of the Gorge Sailing – request link for 10% select sails
Offers for our registered guests only and our guests must redeem during stay.
