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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cake that Brightens Your Day

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This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a delightful treat that combines juicy blueberries and zesty lemon, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Can replace with canola or melted coconut oil
  • 2 cups Cake Flour Can blend all-purpose flour with cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk Can use milk with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice Prefer fresh over bottled
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh zest for best flavor
  • 1.5 cups Fresh Blueberries Avoid frozen
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat for best flavor
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
For Garnishing
  • Lemon Slices Optional
  • Blueberries Optional

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Oven
  • Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 335°F (170°C) and prepare three 7-inch cake pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
Mixing
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine the buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a measuring cup. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in fresh blueberries gently using a spatula.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes and then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, salt, lemon juice, and zest, mixing until fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Layer frosting between each cake layer and spread around the outside. Chill for 30 minutes before garnishing with lemon slices and blueberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light texture.

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