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Luscious Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake with Creamy Frosting

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A bright and flavorful lemon blueberry layer cake with a creamy, light cream cheese and whipped cream frosting. Perfectly balanced with zesty lemon and juicy blueberries, this cake is easy to make and ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans with butter and dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
  5. Stir in lemon zest and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
  6. With mixer on low, alternately add dry ingredients in three parts and milk in two parts, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in lemon juice and blueberries using a rubber spatula, taking care not to break the berries.
  8. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  10. For frosting, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to cream cheese, mixing until combined.
  12. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
  13. Assemble cake by placing one layer on a plate, spreading one-third of frosting evenly, optionally adding fresh blueberries, then topping with second layer.
  14. Cover entire cake with remaining frosting and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs, butter, and milk for best results. Fold blueberries gently to avoid bursting. If frosting is too soft, chill briefly before spreading. Tent cake with foil if edges brown too quickly. Let cake chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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Keywords: lemon blueberry cake, lemon cake, blueberry cake, creamy frosting, layer cake, summer dessert, easy cake recipe

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