Description

This blueberry lemon cake is soft, bright, and filled with fresh citrus flavor. Juicy blueberries are folded into a tender lemon-scented batter, creating a cake that feels both comforting and refreshing. Each slice offers a balance of sweet and tangy notes, making it perfect for brunch, afternoon coffee, or a light dessert after dinner. The recipe uses simple ingredients but produces a cake that looks and tastes elegant enough for gatherings. With its moist crumb, vibrant flavor, and beautiful bursts of berries throughout, this cake is the kind of recipe that quickly becomes a household favorite.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Unsalted butter, softened
Eggs
Fresh lemon zest
Fresh lemon juice
Milk
Baking powder
Salt
Fresh blueberries
Optional powdered sugar for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a cake pan or loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
In another large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition so the batter stays smooth.
Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, allowing the citrus aroma to blend into the batter.
Gradually add the dry ingredients while alternating with milk, mixing gently until the batter becomes smooth.
Toss blueberries lightly with flour and fold them carefully into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for about forty to forty-five minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh lemons rather than bottled lemon juice. Fresh zest adds a vibrant citrus aroma that makes a big difference in the finished cake. If using frozen blueberries, add them directly to the batter without thawing. This prevents excess moisture from changing the cake’s texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg