Description
This Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake is a bright, refreshing dessert that combines zesty lemon flavor with sweet, juicy blueberries in soft, moist cake layers. Perfect for celebrations, brunch, or as a stunning homemade treat, this easy recipe delivers a bakery-style cake with a creamy frosting and vibrant citrus twist. Whether you’re looking for dessert ideas, summer cake recipes, or an easy baking project, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
8 oz cream cheese
3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
7. Fold in blueberries gently.
8. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
9. Cool completely before frosting.
10. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
11. Assemble cake layers and frost evenly.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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