Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake, a perfect centerpiece for any gathering. This moist and tender cake features layers infused with zesty lemon and studded with fresh blueberries, making it an ideal choice for spring and summer celebrations. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, sure to impress your guests at birthdays, picnics, or holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add granulated and brown sugars; mix until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture along with buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix just until combined.
- Toss blueberries in flour and gently fold into the batter.
- Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 22–26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg