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Lemon Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream

Moist Lemon Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream

Delight in this Lemon Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and stability
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with acidic ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor balance
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Always use fresh juice
  • Zest of 2 Lemon Imparts intense lemon flavor
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with applesauce or yogurt
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor depth
  • 1 ½ cups Fresh Blueberries Halve before incorporation
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (for coating berries) Prevents blueberries from sinking
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Cream Cheese Brick-style for best texture
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Pinch Salt Balances sweetness
For Garnish (optional)
  • Fresh Blueberries Use as decoration
  • Lemon Slices Adds brightness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray and parchment.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
  3. Combine 1 cup of whole milk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a measuring cup, stir, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, cream together 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar and the zest of 2 lemons, then beat in ½ cup of unsalted butter until fluffy.
  5. Add ½ cup of vegetable oil, then mix in 3 large eggs one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding the dry mixture and lemon milk mixture to the bowl, mixing until just combined.
  7. Coat 1 ½ cups of halved blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and gently fold into the batter.
  8. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the buttercream, beat together 1 cup of cream cheese and ½ cup of butter, then mix in 4 cups of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until fluffy.
  11. Once cooled, level the cake layers and frost with buttercream accordingly.
  12. Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store in the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

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