Delicious Blueberry Lemon Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Indulge in the perfect combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries with this delightful homemade blueberry lemon cake. Topped with a luscious buttercream frosting, this moist and flavorful cake is bound to impress your family and friends. Made from scratch, this recipe will satisfy your cravings for a classic homemade cake that is both delicious and visually stunning.

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• - 4 large eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1/2 cup whole milk
• - Zest of 1 lemon
• - 2 cups fresh blueberries
• For the buttercream frosting:
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 4 cups powdered sugar
• - 2 tablespoons milk
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - Zest of 1 lemon
• - Fresh blueberries, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
7. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
10. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. To prepare the buttercream frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
13. Mix in the milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
14. Once the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of buttercream frosting on top.
15. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream frosting.
16. Garnish with fresh blueberries.
17. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
18. Slice and serve the delicious blueberry lemon cake with buttercream frosting.

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