Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and fluffy cake is bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a zesty lemon cream cheese frosting that adds a refreshing twist. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to brunch, this dessert will leave your guests craving more. Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat after dinner or during afternoon tea, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries with a spatula.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Frost between layers and on top of the cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg