Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 335°F (170°C). Prepare three 7-inch cake pans by spraying with cooking spray and lining with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together 1 cup unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, and ½ cup vegetable oil; mix on medium-low until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups cake flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine 1 cup buttermilk, juice of 2 lemons, and zest from those lemons; pour into the mixer in increments, alternating with the dry mix.
- Gently fold in 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries.
- Divide the batter among the three pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 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.
- Stack cooled cake layers with frosting in between, apply a crumb coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- After chilling, frost the exterior of the cake with a thicker layer of frosting.
- Decorate with lemon slices and blueberries if desired before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix the batter or blueberries. Store in an airtight container.
