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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake

Delight in this Lemon Blueberry Cake, a moist and flavorful treat that combines zesty lemon and sweet blueberries for a perfect dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 936

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Other Ingredients
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • cups unsalted butter softened
  • 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • mixer

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan as per your chosen method.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine whole milk, sour cream, egg whites, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to the cream mixture, alternating with the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Topping & Frosting
  1. While the cake cools, prepare the blueberry topping by combining granulated sugar, water, and any remaining blueberries in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly, then set aside to cool.
  3. For the frosting, beat softened unsalted butter with confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and kosher salt until creamy and fluffy.
  4. Once the cake has cooled, frost with the lemon frosting and top with the blueberry mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 936kcalCarbohydrates: 134gProtein: 5gFat: 45g

Notes

This Lemon Blueberry Cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Customize it with your favorite additions.

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