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Lemon Blueberry Cake

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A delightful dessert that combines the refreshing tang of lemons with the sweetness of juicy blueberries, creating a treat reminiscent of summer sunshine.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice (80 ml)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups blueberries (fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams)
  • 8 oz brick-style cream cheese (226 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 – 4 cups powdered sugar (330–440 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream (as needed)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams)
  • 12 ounces brick-style cream cheese (340 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 4 1/2 – 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar (495 – 605 grams)
  • 1–2 tablespoons whipping cream (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Blend the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix the buttermilk and lemon juice gradually into the wet ingredients.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture in three parts, mixing until just combined.
  7. Prepare the blueberries by tossing them in 2 teaspoons of flour before folding them into the batter.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth, adding powdered sugar and lemon juice until the desired consistency is reached.
  11. Frost the cooled cakes, layering with frosting in between and on top.

Notes

For a beautiful presentation, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh blueberries.

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Keywords: lemon blueberry cake, dessert, summer, baking, cream cheese frosting

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