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Lemon Blueberry Cake

A moist and fluffy lemon blueberry cake that combines the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk Substitute with milk and lemon juice if needed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large lemon zest
Fruits
  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used if necessary

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture and the wet mixture to the butter mixture, alternating between them. Start and end with the dry mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, lasting 2-3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to restore texture.