Weekly Brunch with Mom & Blueberry Orange Pound Cake

This Blueberry Orange Pound Cake Recipe is moist, decadent and the perfect combination of sweet blueberries and tart sweet orange citrus flavor!!  This is a wonderful cake to make for Spring and Summer get togethers or all year round!  

My weekly brunch with mom featuring a special Blueberry Orange Pound Cake and HomeGoods 

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Jocelyn Delk Adams having her Weekly Brunch With Mom outdoors sitting at a picnic table with a Blueberry Orange Pound Cake, salad and other foods

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This summer has truly been a crazy one.  I have literally been on a flight to a different locale every other week.  I am so grateful for all of the opportunities that have come my way so trust me when I say I am not complaining. However, I have recently found it harder to find time for the people and things that truly mean a lot to me.

Letโ€™s be real.  Thereโ€™s no denying life can get a little hectic. Sometimes itโ€™s hard to find time for literally anything, especially time for yourself. But thereโ€™s one thing I always find time for and thatโ€™s my mother. Itโ€™s as simple as it sounds.

Jocelyn holding a fruit salad while her mom pours a beverage into a glass during their weekly brunch along with a Blueberry Orange Pound Cake

My mom has always been my rock; she loves me unconditionally and is there when I need her. Taking time out of my busy schedule for this wonderful woman whoโ€™s devoted her life to me is the gift that keeps on giving.We de-stress and unwind together with our weekly brunches! In fact, 92% wish they had more time for these moments.  We unplug the cell phones, tablets, and television.  We spend time talking about our lives and enjoying each otherโ€™s company. Those are the memories I will cherish for years to come.  

Overhead shot of foods on the picnic table including salad, fruit and a blueberry orange pound cake

Because my weekly brunch with mom is our special time, I try to make this time as incredible as possible.  I pull out all the stops!  From decor to incredible recipes, I really turn things up a notch and invest in making the experience as wonderful as possible.  I tend to shop HomeGoods (to make each week better than the last!) for special finds that speak to my entertaining and cooking style โ€“ but also to make it fun and relaxed for mom and me.  

Jocelyn poses for a photo with her mom outdoors

Whether you are looking to celebrate momโ€™s birthday, Motherโ€™s Day or create a weekly ritual like I do, here are a few ideas that can make your weekly brunch with mom something to look forward to:

1. Start with a Clear Vision: A summertime nautical theme inspired this weekโ€™s brunch.  I decided to go with a cool, Zen, beachy blue motif thatโ€™s relaxing. Because HomeGoods makes it so simple to reasonably change the aesthetics of our brunch space, we love to have fun changing it up as much as possible.  Coordinating with the seasons or holidays always adds a fun punch.

2. Something Extra Special: When you have weekly brunches, things can get a little stale.  Thatโ€™s why I love to punch it up by serving everything on gorgeous platters. It may seem formal but it will elevate your weekly brunch to another level.

Jocelyn and her mom smiling at their weekly brunch outdoors

3.  Keep the Menu Low Key: While I love the idea of making every single thing from scratch, my schedule just doesnโ€™t allow that.  Instead, I head to my local bakery and pick up croissants, scones and muffins.  I like to devote my time to making just one signature item like my Blueberry Orange Pound Cake (find the recipe below) while letting everything else be un-fussy and simple to pull together.  The blueberry orange pound cake is the perfect treat for a special day.

4.  Go Seasonal: Make sure your menu reflects the time of year.  Because I love hitting the farmerโ€™s market on a regular basis, I consistently grab fresh and beautiful fruits and vegetables that make it into our weekly brunch.

5.  Use White Platters for Bright Foods:  With my simple watermelon salad and croissants, I loved adding them to crisp white serving platters from HomeGoods (they have a great variety!).  They really highlighted the food.

Close up of a fruit salad featuring watermelon, blueberries and strawberries

6.  Create Cohesion between Spaces: My kitchen and patio area are connected so I wanted the design to flow easily between the spaces.  The calming water-themed design of the kitchen space and breakfast nook complete with HomeGoods accessories inspired the design of the patio tablescape.  It was really an extension between the two areas.

7.  Mix and Match: No need to be too cohesive however.  I love to mix plates, napkins and serving platters of various patterns and prints on my table.  The trick is making sure they have similar colors and tones but different designs.  They coordinate perfectly without looking too matchy matchy.  

Overhead shot of salad, fruit salad, croissants and blueberry orange pound cake

8.  Bring in Texture: I found an amazing serving bowl at HomeGoods that had the greatest tribal design and incredible texture on its surface.  It added such personality to the tablescape and was a wonderful conversation piece.  

Overhead of a Home Goods bowl full of salad and croissants

9.  Transform a tablecloth into a runner: I found (also at HomeGoods) a great patterned tablecloth that I knew I wanted on our brunch table, however, I didnโ€™t want it to overwhelm the coordinated items I was already incorporating.  I decided to fold it into a runner so I would have a hint of the pattern poking through.  It allowed my table to serve as a neutral background tying everything together.  Win Win!

10.  Generational Playlist: My mom is definitely old school and loves her classics from back in the day.  I, however, love newer school music and some 90s hits.  I love to create a fun mix of all of our music for our brunches so we both get a little of what we like.

11.  Set Up a Separate Lounge Space:  After brunch, it is always nice to move to another area just for chatting and enjoying a cup of coffee or tea.  I set up another area with coordinating pillows, florals, plants and cute table setting that was just perfect.  

Home Goods plates, silverware, coffee mug and outdoor furniture

This blueberry orange pound cake recipe is the perfect brunch item to serve all summer long.  Fresh seasonal blueberries along with hints of citrusy orange flavor really highlight this moist, sweet and perfectly tender cake.  

Jocelyn holding the blueberry orange pound cake

The crumb of this blueberry orange pound cake melts in your mouth and is irresistible.  I guarantee it will become your brunch favorite.

Jocelyn cutting a slice of blueberry orange cake
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Photos by Azuree Wiitala 

Weekly Brunch With Mom and Blueberry Orange Pound Cake | Grandbaby Cakes

Blueberry Orange Pound Cake Recipe

This Blueberry Orange Pound Cake Recipe is moist, decadent and the perfect combination of sweet blueberries and tart sweet orange citrus flavor!!ย  This is a wonderful cake to make for Spring and Summer get togethers or all year round!ย ย 
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (or see note below about using frozen berries)
  • Zest and juice of 2 oranges about 5-6 tablespoons of orange juice total

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour a 12 inch bundt pan; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed about 10 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low to medium speed for 1 minute after each addition and scraping side of bowl frequently. Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
  • Fold in berries, zest and juice until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 1 hour and 15-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack.

For the Glaze:

  • Stir together confectioner's sugar and orange juice until combined and drizzle over top of cooled cake then serve.

Notes

For Frozen Blueberries – Feel free to use frozen berries in this recipe.ย  Don’t thaw.ย  Just add them right into the recipe.
You can replace the blueberries with any other type of berry (strawberry, blackberry, etc.).
Also make sure your ingredients especially butter are room temperature before beginning.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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Comments

  1. I love that you do everything you can to make the time special! And that pound cake? It looks incredible!!

  2. You are so lucky to have your mom close by. I have not lived near my parents going on 7 years now and I hate I can’t just go over any time I feel like it anymore. It does make going home to visit much more special now though! I love your setting (I’m a huge home goods fan ) and that blueberry pound cake is right up my alley!!

    1. Awww I totally know how hard it must be not to be super close to your mom. When I lived in Atlanta, I went through serious withdrawal missing her all the time. She is my rock and angel. Thank you for the kind words.

  3. This looks and sounds delicious I will be trying this over the weekend. Can I use a regular baking pan and why are some cakes (like angel fool) baked in bundt?

    1. Square or round 8 or 9 inch pan. I wonder how this would taste with peaches or plums? I love the attire both you and mom are wearing

    2. This will be too big for those pans unless you want to halve the recipe and it may still be kinda big.

  4. Lordy have mercy my dear just the recipe I needed.Fresh blueberries in the fridge to boot.How I wish my mama was still with me to enjoy this.Thank you for the beautiful story and the recipe share.My family is from North Carolina and love good home cooking.You brought back some fond memories I have of family.God bless you and yours! Now on to this yummy cake!

    1. Awww hooray! I really hope you enjoy this. Your blueberries will be put to good use. I’m so glad it brought back such great memories.

  5. My Mom and I love Home Goods! We love making up tablescapes with their amazing selection of dining ware. You and your Mom are beautiful and the colors on your dress, and her dress, to the table all go perfectly. What a true gift you have, thanks for sharing.

    1. This comment truly warmed my heart. I love their store so much so it was so amazing working with them on this project. My mother is truly a blessing to me in so many ways! I’m so grateful for her!

4.50 from 4 votes

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