A zesty and moist lemon blueberry layer cake layered with silky cream cheese frosting. Perfect for tea time or celebrations, this dessert balances tangy citrus with sweet bursts of blueberries for a refreshing and indulgent treat.
3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 teaspoons cake or all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
12 oz full-fat cream cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 1/2–5 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp whipping cream
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or 3×7-inch pans.
Sift cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk and lemon juice until slightly curdled.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, then lemon zest and vanilla extract.
Add eggs, one by one, beating well after each addition. Gradually mix in the flour mixture.
Fold in the buttermilk-lemon mixture until fully incorporated.
Toss blueberries with 2 teaspoons flour to coat, then gently fold into the batter.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before frosting.
For the cream cheese frosting: beat cream cheese and softened butter at medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, then add whipping cream as needed for desired consistency.
Spread frosting between cooled cake layers and on the top and sides.
Slice and serve.
This recipe can be made in a 9×13-inch pan for a single layer.
For a three-layer cake, use three 7-inch pans and adjust baking time accordingly.
Blueberries can be swapped for raspberries or strawberries for a seasonal twist.
Store the frosted cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.