Description
Looking for the best lemon blueberry cake recipe that feels fresh and comforting? This easy and quick dessert idea is simple to prepare yet delivers bright citrus flavor and juicy berries in every bite. It is one of those healthy feeling treats that works for birthdays brunches holidays and family gatherings. Perfect for beginner bakers and experienced ones alike this cake is great for celebrations meal prep or casual weekends and it stays moist and delicious making it a reliable go to dessert you will want to save.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8 inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
- In a bowl whisk together flour baking powder and salt and set aside to keep dry ingredients evenly mixed.
- In a large bowl beat butter and sugar for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy which helps create a tender cake.
- Add eggs one at a time beating well after each then mix in lemon zest lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk starting and ending with dry ingredients and mix gently just until combined.
- Fold in blueberries carefully with a spatula to avoid breaking them and to keep even distribution.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely before frosting and assembling.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
- Toss blueberries in a little flour to prevent sinking.
- Do not overmix to keep the cake light.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg