Imagine a dessert so irresistible that it transforms an ordinary moment into a culinary celebration. This Blueberry Cake with Lemon Frosting isn't just a recipe—it's a symphony of flavors that promises to elevate your baking game and impress even the most discerning dessert lovers. Bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a tangy lemon frosting, this cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the lemon frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the lemon frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
- Optional: Garnish with additional fresh blueberries or lemon zest before serving.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter, eggs, and other dairy are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Prevent blueberries from sinking: Toss fresh blueberries in a little flour before folding into the batter to help them distribute evenly.
- Check cake doneness: Use the toothpick test—if it comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs, your cake is perfectly baked.
- Cool completely before frosting: Allow the cake to cool entirely to prevent the lemon frosting from melting or becoming runny.
- For extra zest: Reserve some lemon zest for garnishing the frosted cake for a beautiful, professional touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 85mg
