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Slice of layered lemon blueberry cake on a plate, with frosting between layers and fresh blueberries on top

Lemon Blueberry Cake

A bright, fluffy cake layered with blueberries and luscious lemon frosting—perfect for spring celebrations or cozy dessert moments.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15.25-ounce box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
  • Juice and zest of 1 ½ lemons divided, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 ¾ cups fresh blueberries divided
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour for tossing blueberries
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened, for frosting
  • 3 cups powdered sugar divided for frosting
  • ¼ cup heavy cream for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for frosting
  • Pinch kosher salt for frosting
  • Thin lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions, stirring in juice and zest of 1 lemon.
  3. In a small bowl, toss 1 cup blueberries with 3 tablespoon flour until coated. Gently fold into cake batter.
  4. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely. prep
  6. For frosting, beat softened butter and 2 ½ cups powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer. Add remaining lemon juice and zest, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt; beat until combined. Optionally add remaining ½ cup powdered sugar to adjust texture.
  7. Place a dab of frosting on cake plate to secure first layer; use parchment strips on sides to prevent mess. Place first cake layer and top with frosting. Repeat with second and third layers, covering top and sides with remaining frosting.
  8. Garnish with remaining blueberries, thin lemon slices, and lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fluffy lemon cake layers with juicy blueberries and silky lemon frosting make this a show-stopping dessert. Garnish with fresh fruit and zest for a vibrant presentation.

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