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Lemon blueberry cake cross-section showing moist layers with fresh blueberries and cream cheese frosting on wooden cake stand

Easy Lemon Blueberry Cake

5 from 2 votes
Aliana Recipes
This moist sheet cake bursts with juicy blueberries and bright citrus flavor for a refreshing summer treat. My kids request this often because the tender crumb stays soft for days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings:12 people
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:380kcal
Cost:$12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour For coating berries
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar For sweetness
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice About 1-2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest For aromatic flavor
  • 1 cup whole milk For moisture
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries Washed and dried

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 Baking dish Metal or glass
  • 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand
  • 2 Mixing bowls Medium and large

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and dust with flour to ensure easy removal.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until combined.
  3. Beat softened butter with sugar for 4 minutes until the texture is fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
  5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk while mixing to create the batter.
  6. Toss blueberries with two tablespoons of flour before folding them gently into the batter.
  7. Pour into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 110gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Coat blueberries with flour before folding into the batter to prevent them from sinking. My sister learned this lesson when her first attempt resulted in fruit clustered at the bottom.