Description
Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake is a stunning dessert that beautifully marries the zesty brightness of lemon with the juicy sweetness of fresh blueberries. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to impress. Its moist texture and rich flavors, paired with a silky cream cheese frosting, make each bite a delightful experience. Easy to prepare, this layered cake is perfect for birthdays, summer gatherings, or any festive event. Serve it chilled for an extra refreshing treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons (90ml) vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup (120ml) lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons), room temperature
- 1½ cups (210g) fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to toss with blueberries)
- 8 oz (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add granulated and brown sugars; mix until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate oil and then eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture along with buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until just combined.
- Toss blueberries in flour and gently fold them into the batter.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 22–26 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually adding confectioners’ sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
- Assemble the layers with frosting in between and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg