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A golden brown Lemon Blueberry Cake baked in a bundt pan with fresh blueberries inside
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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup buttermil k
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon all -purpose flour (for coating berries)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bundt pan or deep loaf pan with butter and flour.
  • Whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
  • In a stand mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk in two parts, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  • In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour until coated, then gently fold them into the batter by hand.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.