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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake That Will Brighten Your Day

This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the zesty flavors of lemon and blueberries, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with plain yogurt
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 ½ cups Cake Flour can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar
  • 2 lemons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest from fresh lemons
  • 1 ½ cups Fresh Blueberries avoid frozen berries
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
For Decoration
  • Lemon Slices optional
  • Blueberries optional

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 7-inch cake pans
  • cooking spray
  • parchment paper
  • wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 335°F (170°C). Prepare three 7-inch cake pans by spraying with cooking spray and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together 1 cup unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 4 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, and ½ cup vegetable oil; mix on medium-low until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups cake flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Combine 1 cup buttermilk, juice of 2 lemons, and zest from those lemons; pour into the mixer in increments, alternating with the dry mix.
  6. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries.
  7. Divide the batter among the three pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Beat 1 cup unsalted butter and 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, salt, and juice and zest of 1 lemon.
  10. Stack cooled cake layers with frosting in between, apply a crumb coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  11. After chilling, frost the exterior of the cake with a thicker layer of frosting.
  12. Decorate with lemon slices and blueberries if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix the batter or blueberries. Store in an airtight container.

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