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Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the refreshing flavors of lemon and juicy blueberries with this delightful Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake. Moist layers of lemon-infused cake studded with bursts of blueberries are sandwiched together with a luscious lemon buttercream frosting. This cake is a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and fruity, making it a wonderful treat for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries tossed with 1 tablespoon flour

Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 23 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Fresh blueberries and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  5. Combine Batter: Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients.
  6. Add Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries coated with flour.
  7. Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-28 minutes.
  8. Make Frosting: Beat butter, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and cream until fluffy.
  9. Assemble Cake: Layer cakes with frosting, then frost the top and sides.
  10. Garnish: Decorate with blueberries and lemon slices if desired.

Notes

  • To prevent blueberries from sinking, coat them well with flour.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 50g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 68g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg