This Lemon Blueberry Cake is what happens when a muffin runs smack into the side of a cake! Featuring muffin-like layers of cake topped with lemon cream cheese frosting, this dessert is mighty tasty!
Prep Time40mins
Cook Time40mins
Total Time1hr20mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry, cake, lemon
Servings: 16slices
Calories: 630kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Cake
3cupsall-purpose flour
1Tbspbaking powder
¼tspsalt
1cupmilk
¾cupsour cream
1Tbspvanilla extract
¼cuplemon juice
1Tbsplemon zest
1cupunsalted butterroom temperature
2cupssugar
2½cupsfresh blueberries
6largeegg whites
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
12oz.cream cheeseroom temperature
1cupunsalted butterroom temperature
2tspvanilla extract
2tsplemon juice
1Tbsplemon zest
4cupspowdered sugar
{optional} additional blueberriesfor decorating
Instructions
For the Cake
Grease and flour (3) 8” round cake pans; set aside.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice and lemon zest; set aside.
Using a countertop mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3-4 minutes on medium-high speed).
Add ~½ of the flour mixture to the bowl; mix on low speed until well combined.
Add the milk mixture to the bowl. Mix on low until well combined.
Add the remaining flour mixture; mix on low until well combined. (Tip: Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are fully mixed.)
Fold the blueberries into the cake batter.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the egg whites into the cake batter until fully mixed.
Divide the batter evenly between the 3 cake pans. Bake at 325°F for 38-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
Using a countertop mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter until well combined.
Add vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and powdered sugar (½ cup at a time) until frosting reaches desired consistency.
Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until fluffy.
To Frost Cake
Place one layer of cake on large platter. Spread ~¾ cup of frosting on top. Repeat with 2nd and 3rd layers of cake. Use remaining frosting on top and sides of cake.
{Optional} Garnish top of cake with fresh blueberries.