Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– Zest of 1 large lemon
– ½ cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and dried
– Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Creating this delicious Lemon Blueberry Cake requires just a few straightforward steps. Follow this guide to achieve the best results:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
5. Incorporate Flavorings: Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the batter.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, being cautious not to break them.
8. Pour Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once cool, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Following these steps will guide you to create an incredible Lemon Blueberry Cake that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 4g