Description
Luscious Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake: Tangy lemon and juicy blueberries make this homemade cake a summer must-have. Easy recipe, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups milk, room temperature
- 1 dollop of sour cream
- 2 tsp. Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Lemon juice
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
Buttercream Frosting
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 c. powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Lemon extract
- 3 tbsp. Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined with paddle attachment..
- Fold in the sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before frosting.
Making the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the salt and lemon extract.
- Add the heavy cream and beat until smooth and spreadable.
Assembling the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with additional blueberries, lemon zest, or lemon slices, if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American