Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavors with this easy-to-make Blueberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful cake is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing berries)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Add Blueberries: Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter citrus flavor.
- This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Delicious served with whipped cream or lemon glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
