Name: Blueberry Cake with Lemon Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
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 (for frosting)

Description

A delightful blueberry cake with a zesty lemon frosting, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

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 (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
Toss blueberries with reserved flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
For frosting, cream butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, followed by heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt, beating until fluffy.
Once the cake is cool, frost generously with lemon frosting.
Garnish the cake and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: cake, blueberry, lemon, dessert, baking