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Lemon Blueberry Cake with Whipped Lemon Cream Frosting

Lemon Blueberry Cake with Whipped Lemon Cream Frosting

Delight in this Lemon Blueberry Cake with Whipped Lemon Cream Frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1 cup butter, softened I use salted
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk see note
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice from about 3 lemons
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries do not thaw if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Whipped Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened I use salted
  • 4.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Garnish

  • Fresh lemon slices
  • Fresh blueberries

Instructions
 

Cake Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well-combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until partly combined.
  • Add the buttermilk and lemon juice to the batter, and stir by hand until just combined.
  • Toss the blueberries with the 2 tablespoons flour and add them to the batter, folding in by hand until just combined.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pans and bake for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool for 5-10 minutes in the pans before turning them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  • For the frosting, whip the softened cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix on low speed until it starts to come together. Then increase the speed and mix until light and creamy.
  • When the cake has cooled completely, place one round on a platter and spread the top evenly with frosting.
  • Place the other cake round upside down on the frosting and press gently. Continue frosting until the top and sides are evenly frosted.
  • Garnish with blueberries and lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

Lemons: zest the lemon(s) before juicing. Blueberries: frozen blueberries work fine without thawing. For the buttermilk, store-bought is best; or use half sour cream/half milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Blueberry Cake, Cake Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Lemon Blueberry Cake, Lemon Cake, Whipped Lemon Cream Frosting
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