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A slice of Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cake on a white plate with a lemon glaze drizzle
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Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp sal t
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest, freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp all -purpose flour (to coat berries)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1.75 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and 0.25 cup lemon juice.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter using a silicone spatula.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.