Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delectable dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of fresh blueberries with the zesty tang of lemon frosting. Ideal for spring and summer celebrations, this cake is moist and fluffy, making it a delightful treat for birthdays, barbecues, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create an impressive centerpiece that will wow family and friends. Topped with a luscious lemon cream cheese frosting and garnished with whole blueberries, this cake not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 170g unsalted butter
- 400g white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 342g cake flour
- 8g baking powder
- 3g baking soda
- 3g salt
- 227g sour cream
- 198g blueberries (pureed)
- 54g vegetable oil
- 339g unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 226g cream cheese
- 57g lemon juice
- 863g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare three round cake pans.
- Puree blueberries and cook with water until reduced; let cool.
- In one bowl, mix dry ingredients; in another, combine wet ingredients.
- Cream softened butter with sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until fully blended.
- Fold in whole blueberries gently into batter.
- Distribute batter evenly among pans and bake for 22–25 minutes; cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Measure flour properly to avoid dense textures. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.