Ingredients
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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 tsp Baking powder
½ tsp Baking soda
½ tsp Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups Granulated sugar
3 large Eggs, at room temperature
2 large Egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup Buttermilk, at room temperature
2 tbsp Fresh lemon zest
¼ cup Fresh lemon juice
1 ½ cups Fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
1 tbsp All-purpose flour (for dusting blueberries)
1 (8-ounce) package Cream cheese, full-fat, softened
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
4–5 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
1 tbsp Fresh lemon zest
2–3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
½ tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper circles
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes
- Beat in the whole eggs one at a time. Then, add the egg whites and stir in the lemon zest
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and fresh lemon juice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in alternation with the buttermilk mixture
- In a small bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and gently fold them into the cake batter
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clea
- Let the cake layers cool in their pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert them onto wire racks to cool completely
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar until light and fluffy
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the frosting and mix until well combined
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate and spreading one-third of the frosting on top. Repeat with the next layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting
- Garnish with fresh blueberries or lemon slices if desired. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Using fresh blueberries is recommended, but frozen blueberries can be used if not thawed first.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: 45-55 g
- Sodium: 250-300 mg
- Fat: 20-25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12-15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60-70 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 5-7 g
- Cholesterol: 80-100 mg