Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake
Delight in the refreshing flavors of this Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowls
- cake pans
- Electric mixer
- cooling rack
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries plus extra for decoration
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add buttermilk and lemon zest, then mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, mix until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes and decorate with fresh blueberries.
Notes
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Best served chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
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