Lemon Blueberry Cake (Printable)

Moist, tangy cake loaded with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor, topped with a sweet citrus glaze. Ideal for warm weather entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
11 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
14 - 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing blueberries)

→ For the Lemon Glaze

15 - 1 cup powdered sugar
16 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in yogurt or sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
06 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into the batter.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
08 - Bake for 38-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bright lemon flavor cuts through the sweetness making each bite impossibly fresh and light
  • Fresh blueberries stay juicy and burst in your mouth creating little pockets of surprise throughout
  • The texture is incredibly moist but still substantial enough to hold together beautifully
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more easily creating a smoother batter and more even texture
  • Overmixing once the flour is added will make the cake tough so stop as soon as everything comes together
  • The toothpick test is your friend if it comes out with wet batter it needs more time a few moist crumbs are perfect
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before cutting them open you will get much more zest that way
  • Frozen blueberries work in a pinch but fresh ones give better texture and flavor

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