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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake That's Perfect for Spring Celebrations

This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a delightful blend of sweet and tart, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 cups Cake Flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk or milk plus vinegar/lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries always fresh
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
For Garnishing
  • Decorative Lemon Slices optional
  • Fresh Blueberries optional

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 7-inch round cake pans
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 335°F (170°C) and prepare three 7-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil; mix until smooth.
  4. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a measuring cup.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the batter. Mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in fresh blueberries.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  10. Beat together cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar until creamy.
  11. Add salt, lemon juice, and zest to the frosting; mix until airy.
  12. Assemble the cake with frosting between layers and a crumb coat.
  13. Frost the cake exterior and garnish with lemon slices and blueberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and carefully handle blueberries to avoid breaking them.

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