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Luscious Lemon Blueberry Cake

Luscious Lemon Blueberry Cake Recipe – Easy Spring Dessert

  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Luscious Lemon Blueberry Cake is a top-rated spring dessert that delivers a bright lemon‑zest flavor paired with juicy blueberries in a tender, moist crumb. Made with butter, grape juice, and a fluffy egg‑based batter, it bakes to a golden finish perfect for frosting with a silky cream cheese icing. This easy, frosting‑overkill recipe yields a stunning 12‑serving cake that’s ideal for brunch, tea parties, or celebratory gatherings, offering a balanced sweet‑tart taste that impresses every palate

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all‑purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup grape juice
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9‑inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk grape juice, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in fresh blueberries.
  7. Divide batter between pans and bake 25‑30 minutes.
  8. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  9. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla for frosting.
  10. Frost between layers and on top, garnish with blueberries.

Notes

  • For best texture
  • use room‑temperature butter and eggs. Pat blueberries dry before folding to avoid excess moisture. Chill frosting slightly before spreading for easier handling.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1.5 cups
  • Sodium: ½ teaspoon
  • Fat: ½ cup butter
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3 cup
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 cup
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 cups flour
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3 large eggs
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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