Description
This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a delightful dessert, combining the zesty brightness of lemon with the sweet bursts of blueberries. It’s perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon tea to a special celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- Optional: Lemon Glaze (recipe below)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle with lemon glaze, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat buttermilk.
- Make sure your butter is softened but not melted.
- Gently fold in the blueberries to prevent them from bursting.
- To prevent blueberries from sinking, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter.
- Lemon Glaze: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 4g