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Lemon-Blueberry Cake

Delicious Lemon-Blueberry Cake to Brighten Your Summer

This Lemon-Blueberry Cake is a delightful summer dessert featuring vibrant flavors and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix Any brand works, follow package directions.
  • 1.5 each Lemons (Juice and Zest) Substitute with lime if desired.
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries Can substitute with raspberries.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Coats blueberries to prevent sinking.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 2 sticks Butter (softened) Margarine is a good dairy-free alternative.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Reduce for a less sweet option.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Substitute with milk if in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Artificial extract can change the taste.
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt Regular salt works too.
For Decoration
  • to taste Thin Lemon Slices Can also use edible flowers for decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • wire rack
  • Cake pans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare the vanilla cake mix in a large mixing bowl according to the package directions, adding the juice and zest of 1.5 lemons.
  3. Toss fresh blueberries with all-purpose flour until lightly coated, then fold into the cake batter.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  5. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. For frosting, mix softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then gradually add lemon juice, zest, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Once cakes are cool, assemble by layering with buttercream between cakes and frosting the top and sides.
  8. Garnish with additional blueberries and thin lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Lemon-Blueberry Cake is perfect for summer gatherings. Can be made ahead and stored for up to 4 days in the fridge.

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