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Lemon Blueberry Cake

A moist and fluffy cake bursting with the vibrant flavors of lemon and sweet blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 3 cups cake flour (360 grams) Sift before measuring.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (180 ml) (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice (80 ml) (freshly squeezed) For best flavor.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) (softened to room temperature) Ensure it's fully softened.
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 cups blueberries (fresh) Use fresh for best texture.
For the frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese (226 grams) Brick-style and full fat.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams) (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar (330-440 grams) (sifted) Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream As needed for consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk with freshly squeezed lemon juice and set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Add the vanilla extract, incorporating each egg one at a time while scraping down the bowl as needed.
  3. Begin incorporating the dry ingredients by mixing approximately one-third of the flour mixture into the butter mixture, followed by half of the milk and lemon juice mixture. Repeat, ending with the flour. Avoid overmixing.
Baking
  1. Toss the fresh blueberries with the two teaspoons of flour before gently folding them into the cake batter.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool fully in the pan.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add lemon juice, then gradually mix in powdered sugar to achieve desired sweetness and consistency, adding whipping cream as needed.
Final Assembly
  1. Frost the cool cake with the cream cheese frosting as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Use fresh blueberries for best results. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.

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