I was recently invited to a party and asked to bring a dessert (a request I gladly accepted). I found out later that I was not the only person asked to bring a dessert. As soon as I discovered this the competitive beast within me growled and I created within my own mind a competition of sorts. I would bring a dessert to this party and it would be the best! I WILL win! But, which dessert to bring?? I probably have a hundred recipes that I felt confident would win, but of course I didn’t want it to seem like I was trying to hard. I needed something simple yet brilliant!

Hilda’s version of Dorie Greenspan’s Perfect Party Cake really is the perfect party cake. It boasts a beautiful presentation and fabulous flavor. Hilda comments on her blog, Saffron and Blueberry, how versatile this cake is as well. Dorie’s original recipe called for a lemon-raspberry flavor, but Hlida made it her own by creating a blueberry variation. With so many flavorful possibilities and such a delightfully delicious outcome this recipe makes for the perfect go-to recipe for any occasion!