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Lemon Blueberry Cake

A delightful moist cake featuring zesty lemon flavors combined with sweet blueberries, topped with a luscious whipped lemon cream frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 3 large eggs Should be at room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Fresh is better for flavor.
For the Whipped Lemon Cream Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream Chilled for best results.
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake tin or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a cold bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
Finishing
  1. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the whipped lemon cream frosting generously on top.
  2. Garnish with extra blueberries and lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Freeze slices individually for longer storage.