Description
A delightful cake that combines the sweetness of fresh blueberries with refreshing lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust for thickness)
- Optional: a splash of buttermilk for a creamy glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch (20 cm) round or square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and top with a few extra blueberries if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with more fresh blueberries and a little extra lemon zest if you like!
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor. Adjust the lemon juice in the glaze according to your taste for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, blueberry, lemonade, dessert, family gathering