This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a delightful dessert bursting with fresh citrus flavor and juicy blueberries, making it perfect for Easter, spring gatherings, and summer picnics. The soft, moist cake is infused with zesty lemon and complemented by sweet, plump blueberries for a refreshing and balanced taste.
For the frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix softened butter, milk, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread frosting between the layers and on top of the cake. Decorate with additional blueberries if desired.
Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake and serve it to your family and friends during your Easter celebration!