Lemon Blueberry Cake

Prep: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A vibrant lemon blueberry cake with moist crumb and fresh berry bursts, perfect for spring celebrations, brunch, or any occasion craving a citrusy, fruity dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/3 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Beat butter until fluffy. Add sugar, beating until blended.
  4. Mix in lemon juice and grated lemon peel.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in blueberries gently.
  8. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  9. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pans on a wire rack before removing and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

491 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 59.2g 22% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19286.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 311mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1573.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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