Lemon Blueberry Cake: The Ultimate Summer Delight
This Lemon Blueberry Cake combines the tart sweetness of lemons and blueberries, making it a perfect summer dessert.
Equipment
- - Oven
- stand mixer
- 3 (9-inch) cake pans
- - Parchment paper
- - Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix Feel free to experiment with chocolate or lemon cake mixes.
- 1.5 units Lemons (juice and zest) Substitute with fresh limes for a unique variation.
- 1.75 cups Fresh Blueberries Make sure to dry thoroughly if using frozen.
- 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free blend works well too.
For the Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup Butter (softened) Consider margarine for a dairy-free option.
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar Can swap for coconut sugar for a healthier choice.
- 0.25 cups Heavy Cream Light cream can be a good substitute.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can add a delightful twist.
- a pinch Kosher Salt Regular table salt can be used instead.
For Garnishing
- Thin Lemon Slices Candied lemon slices can add a sweet twist.
Instructions
How to Make
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Prepare three 9” cake pans by spraying them with cooking spray and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix the vanilla cake mix according to the package directions, then add in the juice and zest of the fresh lemons.
- Toss the blueberries with flour in a small bowl. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer until fluffy. Gradually add the lemon juice, zest, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cooled cake layers with the buttercream frosting. Garnish with remaining blueberries and thin lemon slices.
Notes
Ensure the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.