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Delicious Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake with fresh blueberries and lemon frosting

Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

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A stunning and flavorful cake featuring light, fluffy layers infused with lemon and studded with fresh blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature.
  • 1 1/4 cups 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar.
  • 6 Tbsp 6 Tablespoons (90ml) vegetable oil. Can also use canola or avocado oil.
  • 4 4 large eggs, at room temperature.
  • 1 Tbsp 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract.
  • 3 cups 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled).
  • 2 tsp 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk, at room temperature.
  • 2 Tbsp 2 Tablespoons lemon zest.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (120ml) lemon juice (from about 3-4 lemons), at room temperature.
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 and 1/2 cups (210g) fresh blueberries. Fresh is best for this recipe.
  • 1 Tbsp 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting blueberries).
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened.
  • 3 1/2 cups 3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners' sugar.
  • 1 Tbsp 1 Tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream.
  • 1 tsp 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  • a pinch of salt.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on high speed until smooth and creamy, which should take about a minute.
  3. Gradually add the granulated and brown sugars, beating for about two minutes until well combined.
  4. Add the oil to the mixture, continuing to beat until light and creamy, approximately 3 more minutes.
  5. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the mix, beating on medium speed until everything is blended.
Mixing Dry Ingredients and Baking
  1. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mix, beating on low.
  2. Add buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until just combined.
  3. Toss the fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for about 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until fluffy.
  3. Level the tops of each cake layer if necessary, then assemble the cake on your stand by spreading frosting between each layer and around the sides.
  4. Chill for at least 45 minutes before slicing.
  5. Enjoy this stunning cake with more blueberries for decoration!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34g

Notes

To enhance the cake, serve it with a drizzle of lemon sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, or fresh lemon slices on the side. Pairs well with tea or lemonade. Store tightly covered for up to five days or freeze individual slices wrapped securely for up to three months.
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