Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion. This vibrant cake features the zesty brightness of fresh lemons paired with juicy blueberries, creating a refreshing dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Each soft, moist layer is enveloped in rich cream cheese frosting, making every bite an explosion of flavor. Ideal for springtime gatherings or summer celebrations, this cake is guaranteed to impress your guests and elevate any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to toss with blueberries)
- 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans, lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a mixer bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; add sugars and mix until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Mix in buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries tossed with flour.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 22–26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg