Description
Lemon Blueberry Cake is light, moist, and bursting with fresh flavors! The perfect spring dessert for Easter and beyond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 2 cups (300g) fresh blueberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet & dry ingredients: Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in blueberries: Gently fold in flour-coated blueberries.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let the cake cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
📝 Baking Tips:
- Tossing blueberries in flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor—bottled juice lacks the same brightness.
- For extra moisture, substitute half of the butter with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
📝 Ingredient Substitutions:
- If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Swap granulated sugar with honey or maple syrup for a naturally sweetened version.
- Frozen blueberries can be used, but do not thaw them before mixing into the batter.
📝 Storage & Freshness:
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days, but let it sit at room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
📝 Serving Suggestions:
- Drizzle with a lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for a perfect afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Cuisine: American