Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– ¼ cup lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Here’s how to create this incredible Lemon Blueberry Cake step-by-step:
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well combined before adding the next.
5. Incorporate Lemon: Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix well until combined.
6. Combine With Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with flour. Mix until just combined.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
8. Divide Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the Cakes: Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in pans for 15 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Prepare Frosting (Optional): A lemon glaze or buttercream frosting can complement the cake perfectly. Simply mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until you achieve a pourable consistency.
12. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, drizzle with frosting if desired, then add the second layer on top.
13. Garnish: Optionally, top with a few more blueberries and lemon zest for added appeal!
Following these steps will lead you to create a delightful Lemon Blueberry Cake capable of captivating any audience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 5g