Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting Recipe

Indulge in this delightful Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake, a recipe inspired by the Bakefest 2003 cookbook. This recipe features moist blueberry cake layers infused with zesty lemon, perfectly complemented by a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting. Get ready for a burst of summery flavor in every bite! This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to afternoon tea.

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 751.4 kcal

Protein 12g

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Ingredients for Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
Eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake And Pastry Flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Wild Blueberries
Cream Cheese
4 cups powdered sugar

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How to Make Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 4 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
Fold in 2 cups fresh blueberries.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth.
Beat in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until combined.
Add 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and beat until smooth.
Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, frosting the top evenly.
Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

364g

Fat

84g

Carbs

40g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Desserts Eggs Dairy Fruit Cakes Cheese Dietary Low In Something Berries Blueberries

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting?

Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting?

Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting has approximately 751.4 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates and 43 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting?

The key ingredients for Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Frosting are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Lemon Juice, Vanilla, Cake And Pastry Flour. See the full list with measurements above.