Description
Blueberry Lemon Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. Bursting with juicy blueberries and infused with bright lemon zest, this cake is a refreshing treat suitable for any occasion. Whether it’s a sunny brunch or a cozy evening, every slice promises to bring joy and satisfaction. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this stunning cake will be the highlight of your gatherings, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix lemon juice and zest into the wet mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries without breaking them.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg