Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with this easy Blueberry Lemon Cake recipe. It’s perfect for those times when you have a sweet tooth but don’t want to spend the entire day baking. This cake is incredibly soft and moist, with a refreshing hint of lemon and loaded with juicy blueberries. Let’s dive into this scrumptious treat!
Ingredients
- Eggs โ 2 large
- Sugar โ 200 g (1 cup)
- Sour cream โ 240 ml (1 cup)
- Light olive oil โ 120 ml (1/2 cup)
- Vanilla extract โ 1 teaspoon
- Salt โ 1/4 teaspoon
- Flour โ 240 g (2 cups)
- Baking powder โ 2 teaspoons
- Lemon zest โ 1/2 tablespoon
- Fresh lemon juice โ 1 tablespoon
- Blueberries โ to taste (about 300 g / 2 cups)
- Cornstarch โ 1/2 tablespoon
- Additional lemon juice for blueberries โ 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar โ to taste, for garnish
How to Make Blueberry Lemon Cake
- Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugar. Beat on high speed for five minutes or until the mixture is thick and lightened in color. - Add the Wet Ingredients
Mix in the sour cream, olive oil, vanilla extract, and salt on low speed just until combined. - Incorporate the Dry Ingredients
In a separate dish, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Add to the batter a third at a time, whisking between each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. - Prepare the Blueberries
Rinse and drain the blueberries. Toss them with the cornstarch and additional lemon juice until no dry starch remains. - Assemble the Cake
Preheat your oven to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF). Butter a 23 cm (9 in) springform pan and line with parchment paper. Spread half of the batter in the pan, top with half the blueberries, then repeat with the remaining batter and blueberries. Push the blueberries halfway into the batter using a spatula. - Bake the Cake
Bake in the oven for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing it. - Finish and Serve
Let the cake cool completely, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
This Blueberry Lemon Cake is your go-to option for a quick, delectable dessert. The combination of citrusy lemon and sweet blueberries is pure harmony in every bite. Perfect for a family gathering or a cozy afternoon tea session, it’s sure to impress anyone who tastes it. Enjoy!
