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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake

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Experience the joy of baking with this delightful Lemon Blueberry Cake, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors. This moist dessert features a tender lemon cake generously studded with juicy blueberries, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion. Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting infused with a hint of lemon, each bite is a slice of sunshine that will leave your guests asking for more. Whether for birthdays, brunches, or simply as an afternoon delight, this cake is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and refreshing taste.

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, coated with flour)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened for frosting)
  • 8 oz brick-style cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed for frosting)
  • 34 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream (as needed for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix buttermilk and lemon juice in another bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture alternately until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries coated lightly with flour.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cooling before frosting with cream cheese icing.

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