Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake, where fluffy cake layers meet zesty lemon and juicy blueberries. Topped with a light and airy frosting, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, bringing sunshine to your table even on the cloudiest days. Ideal for birthdays or casual gatherings, each slice promises a delightful burst of flavor that will leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; toothpick should come out clean.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once layers are cooled, frost between layers and cover the entire cake. Decorate with extra blueberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg