1/2 c butter or margarine — softened
1/2 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
Filling: 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp quick-cooking tapioca
4 c fresh or frozen blueberries — divided
1 tsp grated lemon rind
Glaze: 1 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp lemon juice
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add extracts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spread two-thirds of the batter in a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. For filling, combine flour, cornstarch and tapioca in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of blueberries; mash with a fork and stir well. Add lemon peel and remaining berries; toss to coat. Pour evenly over batter in pan. Drop remaining batter by rounded tablespoonfuls over filling. Bake at 350? for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; dirzzle over warm cake.