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LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE WITH WHIPPED LEMON CREAM FROSTING

Delightful Lemon Blueberry Cake with Whipped Lemon Cream Frosting

This Lemon Blueberry Cake with Whipped Lemon Cream Frosting is a delightful dessert bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder Check for freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Essential for balancing acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Homemade can be made with milk and vinegar.
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
For the Whipped Frosting
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Fresh is key for best taste.
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar Adjust to your liking.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free.
  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries Gently fold into the batter.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • cake pans

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy, then mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks.
  8. Whip the heavy cream, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  9. Once cooled, assemble the cake by layering and frosting as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Cool cakes fully before frosting to prevent melting.

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