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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake: Refreshing Summer Delight Made Easy

This Lemon Blueberry Cake combines zesty lemons with fresh blueberries for a delightful summer treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • cake pans
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers

  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix provides sweet and fluffy structure
  • 1.5 each Lemon Juice and Zest adds zing and brightness
  • 1.75 cups Fresh Blueberries create flavor bursts
  • 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour helps coat blueberries to prevent sinking

For the Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup Butter softened; opt for plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens and thickens the frosting
  • 0.25 cup Heavy Cream helps achieve desired creamy texture
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract enhances frosting’s flavor
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt balances sweetness beautifully

For Garnish

  • 1 each Thin Lemon Slices optional but lovely for presentation

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9" cake pans with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Mix in the juice and zest of 1.5 lemons.
  • Coat the blueberries by tossing them in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  • Fold the floured blueberries gently into the batter.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
  • Make the buttercream frosting by beating the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice, zest, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cake layers. Frost the top and sides, adding blueberries and lemon slices for presentation.

Notes

Wrap any leftover cake in plastic wrap or frost the exposed sides to keep it moist.
Keyword baking, blueberries, easy cake, layered cake, Lemon Blueberry Cake, summer dessert