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Moist Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and flavorful lemon blueberry layer cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups (360–480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in blueberries (if frozen, toss in a tablespoon of flour first).
  7. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and smooth tops. Tap pans lightly to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice, beating until fluffy.
  11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of frosting over the top.
  12. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the top and sides evenly with remaining frosting.
  13. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Toss frozen blueberries in flour before folding to prevent sinking. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Chill cake before frosting to prevent melting. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, use recommended substitutions.

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