Description
Moist Lemon Blueberry Cake is a bright and tender spring dessert made with fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and juicy blueberries. It has a soft crumb, refreshing citrus flavor, and a sweet lemon glaze that makes it perfect for brunch, Easter, or a weekend treat.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for coating blueberries
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 large lemons, zested and juiced
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, for glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in the vegetable oil, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and a little fresh lemon juice.
6. Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
7. Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
11. Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth.
12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, then slice and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the brightest flavor.
Coating the blueberries in flour helps prevent them from sinking.
Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing.
For extra lemon flavor, add a little more zest to the batter or glaze.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg