Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Lemon Blueberry Cake, a stunning dessert that combines vibrant lemon zest and tart blueberries for a refreshing flavor burst. This moist cake is layered with luscious cream cheese frosting, perfectly balancing the zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it birthdays, brunches, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth at home. Its beautiful presentation and straightforward preparation make it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Elevate your gatherings with this show-stopping cake that promises to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Powdered sugar for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Add vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Mix in buttermilk and lemon juice until just combined.
- Toss blueberries in flour then fold gently into the batter.
- Divide batter among the prepared pans and bake for 24–28 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 69mg