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Sliced Lemon Blueberry Cake with fresh blueberries on top

Lemon Blueberry Cake

This Lemon Blueberry Cake combines the refreshing zing of lemons with the sweet burst of blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups granulated sugar sweetness
  • ½ cup vegetable oil moisture
  • 3 large eggs binding agent
  • 2 lemons - zested and juiced brightness
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract flavor
  • ½ cup light sour cream tenderness
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour structure
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk) moisture
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice tartness
  • 9 ounces fresh blueberries, washed and dried juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for blueberries, prevents sinking

For the Frosting

  • 2 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream richness
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract flavor
  • 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, cold creaminess
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd tart sweetness

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Use an electric mixer or whisk to mix them together until well blended.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract.
  • Incorporate the light sour cream into the mixture and stir until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
  • In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with the 2 tablespoons of flour. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake layers are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before turning them out onto a cooling rack.

Frosting

  • In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.
  • Beat the cold mascarpone cheese until smooth, then gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.

Assembly

  • Place one layer of cake onto a serving platter and spread lemon curd over the top.
  • Use some mascarpone frosting to cover the lemon curd layer.
  • Add the second layer of cake and frost the entire cake with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
  • Decorate the top of the cake with extra blueberries and a drizzle of lemon curd if desired.
  • Allow the assembled cake to set in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature. Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking. Allow cake layers to cool completely for easier frosting.
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