This cake is moist, fluffy, and bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. The addition of yogurt gives it extra tenderness, while the creamy lemon frosting takes it over the top!
1 ½cupsfresh blueberriestossed with 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking
For the Creamy Lemon Frosting:
1cupunsalted buttersoftened
4cupspowdered sugar
2tbspheavy creamor milk
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1tspvanilla extract
Pinchof salt
Instructions
Make the Cake:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
Incorporate Yogurt and Flour: Add the yogurt and flour mixture alternately, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries with a spatula.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
Make the Frosting:
Beat Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Sugar and Lemon: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream (or milk) one tablespoon at a time until you reach a fluffy consistency.
Assemble the Cake:
Spread the lemon frosting evenly over the cooled cake. For extra flair, top with fresh blueberries or a sprinkle of lemon zest.
Enjoy this zesty, fruity delight with family and friends!