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A vibrant lemon blueberry cake featuring a golden, slightly crumbly top layer with a dusting of powdered sugar, topped with fresh blueberries and lemon slices. The cake is sliced to reveal a moist, fluffy interior with swirls of blueberry and lemon zest, arranged on a rustic wooden platter with a sprig of mint for garnish, styled with natural lighting to highlight the colorful ingredients and textures.

Lemon Blueberry Cake Jam-Packed with Fresh Fruit and Zesty Flavor

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A moist and flavorful lemon blueberry cake layered with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, topped with a light glaze and powdered sugar.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 slices

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour mixture.
  6. Gently fold in blueberries.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool, then top with lemon glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor.
  • For a color contrast, sprinkle with additional blueberries on top.
  • Serve warm or chilled for different textures.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg