Description
A delightful lemon blueberry cake that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the sweet juiciness of blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cake flour (360 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (180 ml, room temperature)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (80 ml, freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams, softened to room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350 grams)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups blueberries (preferably fresh)
- 2 teaspoons cake flour (to toss with blueberries)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams, softened) – for frosting
- 8 oz brick-style cream cheese (226 grams) – for frosting
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed) – for frosting
- 3 – 4 cups powdered sugar (330–440 grams, sifted) – for frosting
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream (as needed) – for frosting
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams, softened) – for second layer of frosting
- 12 oz brick-style cream cheese (340 grams, full fat) – for second layer of frosting
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed) – for second layer of frosting
- 4 1/2 – 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar (495 – 605 grams, sifted) – for second layer of frosting
- 1–2 tablespoons whipping cream (as needed) – for second layer of frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the buttermilk and lemon juice in another bowl.
- Cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and lemon zest until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.
- Mix in the dry and wet ingredients alternately.
- Fold the blueberries gently into the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes for a 9×13 inch pan or 25-30 minutes for layer cakes, until done.
- Cool the cakes in the pan, then prepare the cream cheese frosting.
- Frost the cooled cake layers or the top of the 9×13 inch cake as desired.
Notes
Serve chilled for a refreshing treat. Pairs beautifully with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg