Description
Bright, moist, and bursting with juicy blueberries, this Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is the kind of dessert that feels like sunshine on a plate. Perfectly balanced with sweet berries and a tangy lemon twist, this cake is soft, tender, and layered with a luscious frosting that adds just the right zing. Whether you’re baking for a brunch, birthday, or just a weekday treat, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
For the Blueberry Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 mins)
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
1 tablespoon flour (to toss with blueberries)
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional Garnishes:
Extra blueberries
Thin lemon slices or curls
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease and flour your baking pan(s), or line with parchment paper
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Set aside
Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes)
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
Stir in vanilla
Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry
Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk
Begin and end with dry ingredients
Mix just until combined—do not overmix
Step 5: Fold in Blueberries
Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking
Gently fold into the batter using a spatula
Step 6: Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top
Bake for 30–35 minutes (for round pans) or 35–40 minutes (for 9×13 pan), until a toothpick comes out clean
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Step 7: Make Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy
Mix in lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt
Beat until light and creamy
Step 8: Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, spread frosting over the top (and sides if using round pans)
Decorate with extra blueberries and lemon curls if desired
Chill slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts
Notes
Toss berries in flour – Helps keep them evenly distributed
Use room temperature ingredients – Ensures smooth mixing and even baking
Let it cool completely – Prevents frosting from melting
Add lemon zest to the batter – For an extra citrus burst
Use fresh lemon juice – It makes the frosting taste bright and natural
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American