Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake, a vibrant dessert perfect for any occasion! This moist, fluffy cake layers are infused with zesty lemon and studded with juicy blueberries, all enveloped in a rich cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a summer picnic, or treating yourself to something sweet, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even beginner bakers can create this stunning centerpiece. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with fresh fruits and beverages for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to toss with blueberries)
- 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk, lemon zest, and juice.
- Fold in floured blueberries gently into the batter.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 22–26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually mix in sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt.
- Once cakes are cool, layer them with frosting in between and cover the entire cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg