Description
Capture the essence of summer with this Blueberry Lemon Drizzle Cake. Bursting with vibrant blueberry flavor and zesty lemon cream cheese frosting, this cake is a delightful centerpiece for any celebration or a sweet treat to indulge in.
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 sticks (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups (342g) cake flour
- 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 cup (227g) sour cream
- 3/4 cup (198g) blueberry puree, reduced
- 1/4 cup (54g) vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (66g) whole blueberries
- Pink gel coloring (optional)
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 3 sticks (339g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 7 1/2 cups (863g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (57g) lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
For Decoration:
- Blueberries (as needed)
- Lemon slices (as needed)
Instructions
Prepare the Blueberry Puree:
- Puree 1 1/2 cups of blueberries in a blender or food processor.
- Transfer the puree to a saucepan with 1/4 cup of water and cook over medium heat until reduced to 3/4 cup.
- Let the puree cool completely before using.
2. Mix the Cake Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, cooled blueberry puree, and vegetable oil.
- In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and wet mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Add pink gel coloring if desired.
- Gently fold in the whole blueberries.
3. Bake the Cake Layers:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
4. Make the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
5. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of frosting over the top.
- Repeat with the second and third layers, spreading frosting evenly between each.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
6. Decorate and Serve:
- Garnish the cake with additional blueberries and lemon slices for a vibrant finish.
- Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American