Lemon Blueberry Cake
Are you in the mood for a light, lemony and blueberry treat? Well, this one is sure to please! This beautiful cake is all of that and more! It's loaded with fresh blueberries, lemon zest and lemon juice, then sprinkled with some sweet powdered sugar. A perfect treat for any occasion. This is a great cake for breakfast with your cup of cappuccino or tea, afternoon tea or after dinner dessert. How versatile! It is super simple to prepare and as it's baking it makes your home smell like the best bakery in town! So, I hope you try this recipe and please let me know your thoughts and as always, Enjoy!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
oven
9-inch springform pan
Medium bowl
Large mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Offset spatula
Baking Sheet
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour for sprinkling the pan
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour for additional sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups fresh blueberries rinsed, drained and dried
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
- powdered sugar for dusting the top
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter and flour a 9" springform pan. Set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk together 1 cup all purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, mix together the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until light and creamy. Add in the eggs, one at a time. Add in the vanilla until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add in the flour mixture just until mixed through. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth with an offset spatula. In a bowl, very gently combine the berries with the remaining 1 teaspoon flour and the lemon juice, lemon zest, coriander and cinnamon; evenly spoon over the batter.
Place the springform pan onto a baking sheet (in case of any leakage) and place into the oven, center rack for 50-60 minutes. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 - 60 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully slide a thin knife around the edges of the cake to release it from the pan. Transfer the cake to a platter, berry-side up, and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Enjoy!