Blueberry Cake with Lemon Frosting: A Deliciously Easy Recipe

Blueberry Cake with Lemon Frosting: A Deliciously Easy Recipe

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 35 min Total Time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description A delightful and easy cake that combines sweet blueberries and bright lemon frosting for a taste of summer.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ( 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour for tossing with blueberries
  • 1 cup ( 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 to 5 minutes).
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Toss the blueberries with the 2 tablespoons of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the frosting, cream the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar while beating on low speed.
  11. Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
  12. Once the cake is cool, frost it with the lemon frosting. Garnish with fresh blueberries or lemon slices.
  13. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For best results, always toss berries in flour and let the cake cool fully before frosting.