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Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake
Lina maywgor

Irresistibly Easy Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake Recipe You'll Love

Discover the perfect dessert with this Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake, combining bright lemon and plump blueberries for a joyful treat this spring.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 2 cups Blueberries
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • ½ cup Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Fresh Blueberries for decorating
  • Lemon Zest for garnishing
  • Parchment Paper Rounds

Method
 

  1. Prepare Cake Pans: Start by lining your 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper rounds. First, grease the pan, place the parchment round inside, and grease the parchment as well.
  2. Make Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar, then beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice, zest, and milk. Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
  3. Add Blueberries: Toss the blueberries in a little flour to ensure they don’t sink. Gently fold them into your cake batter.
  4. Bake Cakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Trim and Level Cakes: Once cooled, use a cake leveler or a serrated knife to trim the tops of the cakes.
  7. Frost Cake: Spread cream cheese frosting between the layers and around the exterior of the cake. Decorate with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • Parchment Paper Essential: Always line your cake pans with parchment paper rounds for easy release.
  • Blueberry Tips: Tossing blueberries in a little flour prevents them from sinking in the batter.
  • Cooling Cakes: Let the cakes cool completely for a perfect crumb.
  • Cake Leveling: Leveling the tops of your cakes ensures even stacking and frosting.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for a smooth frosting.

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