How To Make Lemon Blueberry Cake?
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How To Make Lemon Blueberry Cake?
Lemon Blueberry Cake. A tender layer cake recipe brightened with lemon juice, lemon zest, and wild blueberries, frosted with a tangy sweet lemon cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: One 8″ Round Cake (3 layers)
INGREDIENTS:
For the Lemon Blueberry Cake:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups wild blueberries, frozen or fresh
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups cake flour + 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon organic lemon zest
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups wild blueberries, frozen or fresh
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups cake flour + 2 tablespoons cake flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon organic lemon zest
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon organic lemon zest
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4-6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Assembly:
- Lemon slices
- Fresh blueberries
- Edible flowers (optional)
Make the Lemon Blueberry Cake:
Step 1:Preheat oven to 350. Butter and lightly flour three 8″ round pans. Line with parchment paper circles.
Step 2:Sift together 3 cups cake flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Step 3:In a small bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Stir to combine and set aside for milk to curdle. This is similar to making homemade buttermilk!
Step 4:In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high using the paddle attachment. Beat until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Step 5:With the mixer on low, add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each egg.Step 6:Add vanilla extract and lemon zest. Mix to combine.Step 7:Add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Do not over mix. Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl.
Step 8:In a small bowl, gently toss blueberries with 2 tablespoons cake flour to coat. Using a spoon or spatula, gently fold blueberries into batter, being careful not to break berries.
Step 9:Divide batter evenly between the three 8″ round pans.
Step 10:Bake for 30-33 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Step 11:Let cool in pans for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Step 1:Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Step 2:Add vanilla, lemon zest and juice and mix until combined.
Step 3:Gradually add confectioners sugar, adjusting amount, until desired sweetness is reached. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Whip until smooth.
Step 2:Sift together 3 cups cake flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Step 3:In a small bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Stir to combine and set aside for milk to curdle. This is similar to making homemade buttermilk!
Step 4:In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high using the paddle attachment. Beat until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Step 5:With the mixer on low, add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each egg.
Step 8:In a small bowl, gently toss blueberries with 2 tablespoons cake flour to coat. Using a spoon or spatula, gently fold blueberries into batter, being careful not to break berries.
Step 9:Divide batter evenly between the three 8″ round pans.
Step 10:Bake for 30-33 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Step 11:Let cool in pans for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Step 1:Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Step 2:Add vanilla, lemon zest and juice and mix until combined.
Step 3:Gradually add confectioners sugar, adjusting amount, until desired sweetness is reached. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Whip until smooth.
Assemble the Cake:
Step 1:Place one layer of cake onto serving plate or cake stand and top with about one cup of lemon cream cheese frosting. Repeat with second cake layer, more frosting and then last layer of cake. Crumb coat and frost cake with remaining frosting. Decorate with lemon slices, additional blueberries and edible flowers, if desired.
Step 2:Store in refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
