Description
A delightful dessert that blends sweet blueberries with tangy lemon flavors, this moist and tender cake is perfect for any occasion.
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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. 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 powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with more fresh blueberries and a little extra lemon zest if you like!
Notes
For a variation, substitute blueberries with other berries like raspberries or strawberries, or add nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cake, blueberry, lemonade, dessert, buttermilk