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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake: A Light and Fluffy Summer Treat

This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a delightful combination of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries, making it a perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or another neutral oil
  • 2 cups Cake Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries avoid frozen
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar add gradually
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • Lemon slices for decoration
  • Blueberries for decoration

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 7-inch cake pans
  • Measuring cups
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 335°F (170°C) and prepare three 7-inch cake pans.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil until combined.
  4. Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Prepare the buttermilk mixture by combining buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating.
  7. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
  8. Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  9. Cool the cake layers in the pans for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Beat together the frosting ingredients until creamy and smooth.
  11. Assemble the cake with frosting between the layers and on top for decoration.
  12. Decorate with lemon slices and blueberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results and ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for optimal mixing.

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