Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup lemon juice)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, tossed with 1 tablespoon flour
- For the Glaze:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides for easy removal of the cake.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until no streaks of flour remain. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries that have been tossed with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking in the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to harden before cutting.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh fruit and serve!
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add a little more lemon zest to the cake or glaze.
- The cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature.
- You can substitute the buttermilk with regular milk and a tablespoon of lemon juice if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg