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Spotlight Recipe

Shawn Mendes and Brown Butter Blueberry Coffee Cake

Shawn Mendes and Brown Butter Blueberry Coffee Cake

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons brown sugar for topping

Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat, stirring until it turns golden and smells nutty. Let it cool slightly. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in milk, egg, vanilla, and browned butter. Fold in blueberries. Spread in a greased baking dish, sprinkle with brown sugar if desired, and bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden.

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for heartfelt pop songs and acoustic roots. He first gained attention by sharing short music clips online before releasing hits such as “Stitches,” “Treat You Better,” and “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back.” His music often blends warm vocals, guitar-driven melodies, and honest lyrics. Mendes has toured internationally and built a global audience while remaining known for a sincere, down-to-earth stage presence.

Did you Know?

Why Blueberries Look Blue

Why Blueberries Look Blue

Did you know blueberries look blue partly because of the way light bounces off their waxy outer coating? The fruit contains natural pigments called anthocyanins, but that pale, powdery bloom on the skin helps scatter light in a way our eyes read as blue. Wash it off, and the berry may look darker or more purple.

Printing Quiz

When your printer refers to varnish, what they really mean is…

A. A shiny coat used on furniture
B. A protective coating applied to printed pieces
C. A fancy word for cleaning the press

Correct Answer: B

Definition: In printing, varnish is a clear coating applied over ink to help protect a printed piece, adjust the finish, or draw attention to certain areas.

For more help with understanding printing jargon, click here to visit our Glossary of Printing Terms