Description

Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake is a refreshing dessert that perfectly captures the essence of spring and summer. This delightful cake features moist layers infused with zesty lemon flavor and studded with juicy blueberries, all enveloped in a creamy cream cheese frosting. It’s the ideal centerpiece for celebrations or an everyday treat that will impress family and friends alike. Each slice offers a beautiful balance of sweet and tart, making it a must-try recipe!

Ingredients

Scale

½ cup unsalted butter
1¼ cups granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons lemon zest
½ cup lemon juice
1½ cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to toss with blueberries)
8 oz cream cheese
½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
3½ cups confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
In a mixer, cream together softened butter and sugars until light. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture along with buttermilk, lemon zest, and juice. Mix until just combined.
Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking and gently fold into batter.
Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 22–26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add confectioners’ sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
Level cakes if needed, then layer with frosting in between and cover the top and sides.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 65mg