– For the Cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 cups fresh blueberries
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– A pinch of salt
Creating your Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting can be accomplished with these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a fluffy texture.
7. Pour Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 20 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Prepare Frosting: While the cakes cool, make the lemon cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until fluffy.
11. Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a cake stand. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
With these steps, you’ll create a stunning Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting that is bound to impress!