Description
This Lemon Blueberry Cake is a moist, fluffy cake bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. Made with simple ingredients like Greek yogurt and fresh citrus, it’s perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert. A light lemon glaze adds the perfect finishing touch!
Ingredients
Cake:
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 150 g (¾ cup) sugar
- 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 150 g (⅔ cup) Greek yogurt or buttermilk
- Zest & juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 g (1 cup) fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour)
Lemon Glaze (Optional):
- 100 g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Batter
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf or round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, Greek yogurt (or buttermilk), lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Combine Ingredients
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Toss blueberries in 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
3. Bake the Cake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
4. Prepare the Glaze (Optional)
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap and foil; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Substitutions: Use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt or almond milk + lemon juice for a dairy-free option.
- Using Frozen Blueberries? Do not thaw them; toss in flour and add directly to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 250 kcal per serving