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Lemon blueberry cake garnished with blueberries and lemon slices on a rustic wooden table.
Alyssa

Lemon Blueberry Cake

This lemon blueberry cake starts with a moist & tender lemon cake that's dotted with juicy blueberries. Then it's topped with cream cheese frosting that has just a hint of lemon.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 15 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 534

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cake flour (360 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (180 ml, room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice (80 ml, freshly squeezed)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams, softened to room temperature)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 cups blueberries (preferably fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons cake flour (or all-purpose flour, for tossing blueberries)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams, softened)
  • 8 oz brick-style cream cheese (226 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 - 4 cups powdered sugar (330-440 grams, sifted)
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream (as needed)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams, softened)
  • 12 oz brick-style cream cheese (340 grams, full fat)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar (495 - 605 grams, sifted)
  • 1-2 tablespoons whipping cream (as needed)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan. For a layer cake, line the bottom of the cake tins with rounds of parchment paper. Then grease and flour the sides of the pans.
  2. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
  3. Combine the buttermilk and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Whisk with a fork and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl beat together the butter, sugar and lemon zest until fluffy. (About 2-3 minutes).
  5. Add in the vanilla extract and beat in the eggs 1 at a time.
  6. With the mixer on low speed, beat about 1/3 of the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Then mix in about 1/2 of the milk and lemon juice mixture. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Repeat the process. Do not overmix.
  7. Toss the blueberries with the 2 teaspoons of flour, then gently fold into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan/pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes for a 9x13 inch pan or about 25-30 minutes for layer cakes.
  9. Cool the cakes in the pan. Be very careful when inserting the pans.
  10. Beat the butter until soft, then mix in the cream cheese and lemon juice. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
  11. Frost the cooled cake with frosting.
  12. Slice with a thin, sharp knife.

Notes

This cake is perfect for spring gatherings or as a delightful dessert at any occasion.