Lemon Blueberry Spring Cake (Printable Version)

Moist layer cake with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, topped by creamy lemon frosting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
09 - 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
12 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating berries

→ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

13 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
15 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

19 - Fresh blueberries for garnish
20 - Lemon zest curls for garnish
21 - Edible flowers for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
05 - Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
07 - Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
10 - Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
11 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with frosting. Repeat with remaining layers, then frost the top and sides.
12 - Decorate with fresh blueberries, lemon zest curls, and edible flowers as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bright lemon and fresh blueberry flavors create a refreshing spring dessert.
  • Moist, fluffy layers paired with a creamy tangy frosting make every bite irresistible.
  • Ideal for celebrations, it is as beautiful as it is delicious.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and yields generous servings to share with friends and family.
02 -
  • Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • To prevent blueberries from sinking, coat them lightly with flour before folding into the batter.
  • Ensure the cream cheese and butter are well softened to avoid lumps in the frosting.
  • Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
  • Prepare the cake layers a day ahead to save time on the day of your event; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
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