Ingredients
– For the Blueberry Cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (plus more for garnish)
– For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 cups powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Zest of one lemon
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Creating the Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting involves simple steps that will lead to a stunning dessert. Follow these instructions carefully:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until well combined.
5. Incorporate Buttermilk and Vanilla: Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, taking care not to burst them.
8. Pour Batter into Pans: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
9. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 20 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Prepare the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is fluffy.
12. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of lemon frosting over the first layer. Top with the second layer and frost the top and sides.
13. Garnish: Add extra fresh blueberries on top for decoration.
These simple steps will guide you through the process of making this incredible cake!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 4g