Description
A bright and refreshing cake filled with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon flavor. This soft, fluffy cake is balanced with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for spring gatherings, celebrations, or a simple weekend bake.
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
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 teaspoons flour for coating blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line cake pans with parchment
- In a bowl sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- In a small bowl whisk together buttermilk and lemon juice
- In a large bowl beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
- Mix in vanilla extract
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the batter
- Toss blueberries with 2 teaspoons flour and gently fold them into the batter
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting
- Beat butter until smooth then mix in cream cheese
- Add lemon juice and powdered sugar gradually and beat until creamy
- If frosting is too thick add whipping cream and mix until smooth
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake and garnish with fresh blueberries if desired
Notes
Store frosted cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best flavor allow slices to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving. Fresh blueberries are recommended for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg