Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake, a perfect centerpiece for your spring and summer gatherings. With its moist layers infused with zesty lemon and studded with juicy blueberries, this cake is topped with a creamy tangy cream cheese frosting that balances sweetness beautifully. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a brunch, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this delightful dessert will leave guests coming back for more. Easy to make yet stunningly presented, it’s an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and then mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk. Stir in lemon zest and juice; fold in floured blueberries.
- Divide batter between the pans and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg