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Delicious Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake with Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and flavorful lemon blueberry layer cake topped with tangy and smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat, this recipe balances sweet and tangy flavors with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice as a substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh blueberries
  • 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ cups (420g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and 1 cup buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour. Mix on low speed to avoid overworking.
  6. Gently fold 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries into the batter using a rubber spatula, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup softened butter until smooth.
  10. Gradually add 3 ½ cups powdered sugar and mix well.
  11. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
  12. Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread frosting on top, add second layer, and frost top and sides evenly.
  13. Chill cake for about 30 minutes to set frosting before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature butter, eggs, and cream cheese for best results. Gently fold blueberries to avoid bursting. Toss blueberries with a tablespoon of flour before folding to prevent sinking. If frosting is too soft, chill for 10 minutes before frosting. Start checking cake at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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Keywords: lemon blueberry cake, cream cheese frosting, layered cake, easy dessert, homemade cake, blueberry dessert, lemon cake

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