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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake: A Refreshing Spring Delight

A delightful Lemon Blueberry Cake bursting with fresh flavors and fluffy layers, perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 2 cups Cake Flour do not substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder check freshness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh squeezed is best
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest use fresh zest
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries avoid frozen blueberries
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest fresh

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • spatula
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 335°F (170°C) and prepare three 7-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
  2. Cream together room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil to the mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a measuring cup.
  6. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the batter, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  7. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries using a spatula.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  9. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Beat room temperature butter and cream cheese until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
  11. Assemble the cake with layers of frosting in between and on the outside, smoothing it out for a polished finish.
  12. Chill the assembled cake for about 30 minutes before decorating with fresh lemon slices and blueberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients is crucial for the best flavor. Ensure eggs are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter.

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