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Lemon Blueberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450
A delightful lemon blueberry cake topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress!

Ingredients

Cake

  • 3 cups cake flour ((360 grams))
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk ((180 ml), room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice ((80 ml), freshly squeezed)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter ((226 grams), softened to room temperature)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar ((350 grams))
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 cups blueberries (fresh recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons cake flour or all-purpose flour ((for tossing blueberries))

Frosting (Smaller Cake)

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter ((112 grams), softened)
  • 8 oz brick-style cream cheese ((226 grams))
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 – 4 cups powdered sugar ((330-440 grams), sifted)
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream (as needed)

Frosting (Larger Cake)

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter ((168 grams), softened)
  • 12 ounces brick-style cream cheese ((340 grams), full fat)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 4 1/2 – 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar ((495 – 605 grams), sifted)
  • 1-2 tablespoons whipping cream (as needed)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour pan.
  • Sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Combine buttermilk and lemon juice, whisking together.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Add flour mixture and buttermilk mixture alternately, avoiding overmixing.
  • Toss blueberries with flour, then fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into pan(s). Bake 30-35 minutes, until done.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans.
  • Beat butter until soft, then add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add lemon juice, then gradually beat in powdered sugar. Adjust frosting thickness with whipping cream.
  • Frost the cooled cake and garnish optionally with blueberries and lemon slices.
  • Slice with a thin, sharp knife to serve.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $18
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 250mg