{"id":4963,"date":"2026-10-06T18:33:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cake.appscodestudio.com\/?p=4963"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:33:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:33:52","slug":"zesty-lemon-blueberry-layer-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cake.appscodestudio.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/06\/zesty-lemon-blueberry-layer-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Zesty Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Lemon Blueberry Cake:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 1\/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour (plus 1 tbsp for tossing blueberries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 1\/2 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp fine sea salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup (200g) granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest (from about 3 medium lemons)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 large eggs, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp pure vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups (300g) fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 oz (225g) brick cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 1\/2 cups (420g) powdered sugar, sifted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp lemon zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1.Prepare Oven &amp; Pans:<\/strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) oven setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Grease two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and lightly flour the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2.Infuse Sugar with Lemon Zest:<\/strong>Releases aromatic citrus oils into the sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and fresh lemon zest. Rub them together using your fingertips for 1 to 2 minutes until the sugar resembles fragrant yellow sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3.Cream Butter, Oil &amp; Sugar:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add softened butter and vegetable oil to the lemon sugar. Beat with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4.Mix Wet Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and milk (batter may look slightly curdled due to the lemon juice acid, which is normal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5.Combine Dry Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whisk together 2 1\/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet batter and mix on low speed just until combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6.Coat &amp; Fold Blueberries:<\/strong>Prevents blueberries from sinking to the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp of flour in a small bowl. Gently fold the flour-coated blueberries into the batter using a rubber spatula in 2\u20133 light strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7.Bake &amp; Cool:<\/strong>28 to 32 minutes at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 28\u201332 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8.Whip Frosting &amp; Assemble:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat cream cheese and butter for 2 minutes until smooth. Add powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp zest, and salt; beat on high for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Frost between cooled layers and over the top and sides. Garnish with additional fresh blueberries and lemon slices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients For the Lemon Blueberry Cake: For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: Instructions 1.Prepare Oven &amp; Pans:350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) oven setup. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Grease two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and lightly flour the sides. 2.Infuse Sugar with Lemon Zest:Releases aromatic citrus oils into the sugar. 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