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Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

A delightful lemon blueberry layer cake perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for blueberries

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with flour mixture. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
  5. Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour and gently fold into the batter.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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