Description
This Lemon Blueberry Cake is light, fluffy, and packed with fresh blueberries and a burst of lemon flavor. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or simply as a delicious treat. The lemon frosting gives it an extra tangy finish that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the cake.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened and cut into 8 pieces
- ½ cup (120 ml) canola, vegetable, or avocado oil
- ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest (zest lemons before squeezing)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice (fresh-squeezed preferred)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blueberries:
- 2 ½ cups (340 g) blueberries (about 12 oz)
- For Frosting:
- 1 batch of lemon frosting or your preferred frosting
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Cake Pans and Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Set aside.
2️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Add Butter:
Using an electric mixer on low speed, add the softened butter one piece at a time, allowing each piece to fully combine before adding the next. The mixture should resemble a sandy texture.
4️⃣ Add Oil:
While mixing on low speed, slowly drizzle in the oil, blending until just combined.
5️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients Separately:
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
6️⃣ Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
With the mixer on low, gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
7️⃣ Fold in Blueberries:
Use a spatula to gently fold the blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly.
8️⃣ Divide and Bake:
Evenly divide the batter among the three prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
9️⃣ Cool the Cakes:
Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10-15 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges, invert the cakes onto a cooling rack, and let them cool completely.
🔟 Frost and Serve:
Once the cakes are completely cool, stack and frost them with lemon frosting or your preferred frosting. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries are ideal for this recipe. If using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them, as they may bleed into the batter.
- Lemon Zest: Zest the lemons before juicing them for the best flavor.
- Storage: The cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days