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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake Recipe

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This cake combines fresh lemon juice and zest with blueberries, blueberry purée, and a creamy mascarpone frosting. The result is a soft fruit-filled cake with a bright lemon and blueberry finish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 380 g granulated sugar
  • 118 ml vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 118 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 118 ml light sour cream
  • 350 g all-purpose flour
  • 11 g baking powder
  • 5 g salt
  • 236 ml buttermilk
  • 255 g fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for coating the blueberries
  • 60 ml blueberry purée
For the Lemon Blueberry Frosting
  • 532 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 130 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 450 g mascarpone cheese cold
  • 280 g lemon curd
  • 60 ml blueberry purée

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Add the vegetable oil and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl and beat until well combined.
    Lemon Blueberry Cake
  2. Add the eggs and mix until smooth.
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  3. Add the sour cream and mix until incorporated.
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  4. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and buttermilk, then mix until well combined.
    Lemon Blueberry Cake
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
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  7. Add the blueberries and gently fold them into the batter.
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  8. Add the blueberry purée and gently swirl it through the batter.
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  9. Transfer the batter to a prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
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  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
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  12. Cut the cake into pieces.
  13. Prepare the frosting by beating the cold mascarpone cheese and heavy whipping cream, then add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon curd, and blueberry purée and beat until smooth, thick, and fluffy.
  14. Spread the lemon blueberry frosting over the cake pieces.
  15. Serve and enjoy.
    Lemon Blueberry Cake

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 8gFat: 29gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48g

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