Irresistible Blueberry Lemon Cake with Buttercream Frosting
Get ready to delight your taste buds with this delectable Blueberry Lemon Cake topped with luscious buttercream frosting! Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a burst of flavor and a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients:
Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Buttercream Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
• Zest of 1 lemon
Directions:
Cake:1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and blueberries gently.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting:
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
4. Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
5. Spread frosting over the cooled cake layers. Stack the layers and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Servings: 12 | Calories: 350 kcal
