Lemon Blueberry Cake (Printable View)

A moist, tangy cake loaded with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor, finished with a sweet citrus glaze. Perfect for warm weather entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cake Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
11 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
14 - 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing berries)

→ Lemon Glaze

15 - 1 cup powdered sugar
16 - 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 until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated.
05 - Mix in yogurt (or sour cream), lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
06 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
07 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to coat, preventing them from sinking to the bottom.
08 - Gently fold coated blueberries into the batter, taking care not to overmix.
09 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
10 - Bake for 38-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11 - Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12 - Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable consistency is reached.
13 - Drizzle glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Allow glaze to set before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries creates layers of flavor that keep you coming back for another slice
  • This cake stays incredibly moist for days, making it perfect for make ahead desserts or gift giving
02 -
  • The flour coating on blueberries prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking, creating even distribution throughout every slice
  • Room temperature ingredients are crucial for proper emulsion, so take everything out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before starting
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, it's much easier to handle the fruit when it still has all its juice inside
  • Greek yogurt makes an excellent substitute for plain yogurt and adds even more protein

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