Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Lemon Blueberry Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of lemons with the sweet juiciness of fresh blueberries. This cake is incredibly moist and tender, featuring a simple yet rich cream cheese frosting adorned with a hint of lemon. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a picnic, or gathering with family, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With easy-to-follow steps and common ingredients, it’s an approachable baking project for all skill levels.

Ingredients

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3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
1/3 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs (room temperature)
2 cups blueberries (fresh)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (frosting)
8 oz cream cheese (frosting)
1 teaspoon lemon juice (frosting)
3 – 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
3/4 cup unsalted butter (additional frosting)
12 ounces cream cheese (additional frosting)
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (additional frosting)
4 1/2 – 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted, additional frosting)
1-2 tablespoons whipping cream (as needed)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare your baking pan.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix buttermilk and lemon juice in another bowl; set aside.
Beat together softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix well.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture into the batter until just combined.
Fold in floured blueberries gently.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 80mg