Moist Lemon Blueberry Cake Recipe: A Perfect Summer Dessert

Indulge in the ultimate summer treat with this Moist Lemon Blueberry Cake. Bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavors, this cake is a delightful blend of tangy and sweet, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a birthday, or simply craving something delicious, this recipe is sure to impress. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a cake that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml), room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream (120ml), room temperature
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (15mL)
• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar (333g)
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g), plus 1 tbsp to coat berries
• 3 egg whites, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter (170g), room temperature
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (60g)
• 1 1/3 cups fresh blueberries (180g)

For the Reduction:

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (203g)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon water (15mL)

For the Lemon Buttercream:

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 cups confectioners’ sugar (720g)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (45g)
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (339g), room temperature

Preparation

To Make the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease three 6-inch baking pans with butter and dust with flour.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
4. In another bowl, beat the wet ingredients: milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, egg whites, butter, and lemon juice.
5. Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and lemon zest.
6. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the blueberry mixture.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the pans and bake for 30 minutes.

For the Reduction:

1. Simmer 1 cup blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water until reduced by half.
2. Strain and cool completely.

To Make the Lemon Buttercream:

1. Beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
2. Add lemon juice gradually and mix well.
3. Combine 3/4 cup buttercream with the blueberry reduction.

To Assemble:

1. Pipe blueberry buttercream between layers and lemon buttercream on the sides.
2. Decorate with frozen blueberries.
3. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Slice | Calories: 430 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g