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Delicious homemade lemon blueberry cake with fresh blueberries and lemon zest

Lemon Blueberry Cake

A delightful treat that combines fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 3 cups cake flour (360 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (180 ml) Can be substituted with yogurt or applesauce.
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice (80 ml)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) Room temperature.
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (tossed with 2 teaspoons of flour for coating) Tossing in flour helps prevent sinking.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams) Room temperature.
  • 8 oz cream cheese (226 grams) Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice For frosting.
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar (330-440 grams) To reach desired consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream For frosting.
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams, for second frosting layer) Room temperature.
  • 12 oz cream cheese (340 grams, for second frosting layer) Room temperature.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (for second frosting layer)
  • 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar (495-605 grams, for second layer) To reach desired consistency.
  • 1-2 tablespoons whipping cream (for second frosting layer) To reach desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set this mixture aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and lemon juice; allow it to sit until slightly thickened.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, making sure to scrape down the bowl after each addition.
  6. With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk until fully combined.
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries that have been coated with the two teaspoons of flour.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan before removing it.
Frosting
  1. For the creamy frosting, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and lemon juice. Gradually add the powdered sugar and whipping cream, mixing to your preferred consistency.
  2. Frost the cooled cake generously and serve it to your delighted guests!

Notes

To serve this cake, consider garnishing with additional blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.