Lemon Blueberry Cake (Printable)
Moist cake bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, finished with tangy glaze. Perfect for spring gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ For the Cake
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
09 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 cup whole milk
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (plus 1 tablespoon flour for coating)
→ For the Lemon Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
05 - Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix gently. Pour in the milk, then add the remaining flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries creates that perfect balance we all chase in baking
- This cake stays incredibly moist for days, making it ideal for making ahead or bringing to gatherings
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- Overmixing once the flour is added makes the cake tough, so stop as soon as the dry ingredients disappear
- The glaze thickens as it sits, so if you want a thinner drizzle, add another teaspoon of lemon juice right before pouring
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, so take everything out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before starting
- Frozen blueberries work in a pinch, but they will add extra moisture and slightly extend the baking time