Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries with this Lemon Blueberry Cake. This moist, fluffy dessert captures the essence of summer, making it perfect for any occasion. With a refreshing flavor profile that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the warm aroma as you bake, and savor every bite of this seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- Powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg