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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake

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🍋 Lemon Blueberry Cake

A perfect blend of tart lemon and sweet blueberries in a light, fluffy cake! Ideal for any celebration or just a treat to brighten your day! 🎂✨

Ingredients (Serves 8-10):

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🍞
  • 2 tsp baking powder 🧁
  • ½ tsp baking soda 🔴
  • ½ tsp salt 🧂
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 1 ½ cups sugar 🍬
  • 4 large eggs 🥚
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
  • ½ cup milk 🥛
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest 🍋
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries 🫐
  • 2 tbsp flour (for coating blueberries) 🍞

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar 🍚
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
  • 1-2 tsp milk 🥛

Instructions:

  1. Preheat & Prepare the Pan:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 🏠
    • Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. 🧈🍞
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 🍚🥄
  3. Cream Butter & Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 🧈🍬
    • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 🥚
    • Mix in the vanilla extract. 🍦
  4. Add Wet Ingredients:
    • Slowly mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until fully combined. 🥄🍋
    • Add lemon zest and lemon juice, then stir to combine. 🍋
  5. Fold in Blueberries:
    • Toss blueberries with 2 tbsp flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom. 🫐🍞
    • Gently fold the blueberries into the batter. 👩‍🍳
  6. Bake the Cake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. 🍰
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 🕒
  7. Cool:
    • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 🧊🍰
  8. Prepare the Glaze:
    • In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk to make a smooth glaze. 🍚🍋🥄
    • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. 🍰✨

Serve & Enjoy:

  • Slice, serve, and enjoy the tangy-sweet goodness of Lemon Blueberry Cake! 🍰💙🍋

Tips for Success:

  • Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor, but frozen can work too—just don’t thaw them before using! 🫐❄️
  • Add a bit of lemon zest to the glaze for an extra lemony punch! 🍋
  • Top with whipped cream or extra blueberries for decoration. 🍦🫐

This Lemon Blueberry Cake is sure to brighten your day and impress any guests! 🎉🍋

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