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Lemon Blueberry Summer Cake Bliss

A light, fluffy citrus cake bursting with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon flavor—perfect for summer baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups blueberries
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare baking pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, lemon zest, and juice.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  5. Fold in blueberries and pour batter into pan.
  6. Bake for 40–50 minutes until done.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor and coat blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.