Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup whole milk
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– Zest of 2 lemons
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 cup fresh blueberries (plus extra for garnish)
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Making Lemon Blueberry Cake is easy if you follow these detailed steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Incorporate Zest and Juice: Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the butter mixture, blending thoroughly.
6. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour, mixing just until combined.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
8. Divide Batter: Equally distribute the cake batter between the prepared cake pans.
9. Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the Cakes: Remove the pans from the oven and let them cool for 15-20 minutes before transferring the cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Prepare for Serving: Once cooled, you can frost or simply dust the cakes with powdered sugar before serving.
These easy-to-follow steps ensure that your Lemon Blueberry Cake will turn out beautifully every time!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 5g