Description
Lemon Blueberry Cake is a vibrant and delectable dessert that brightens any occasion. With its moist, lemon-infused layers studded with fresh blueberries, this cake is sure to impress at birthdays, brunches, or casual get-togethers. Topped with luxurious mascarpone whipped cream and tangy lemon curd, it not only tastes divine but also makes for a stunning centerpiece. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, this cake is perfect for bakers of all levels looking to create a memorable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup light sour cream
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 9 ounces fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch round pans with parchment paper and grease.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, and lemon extract for about 2 minutes. Add lemon zest, juice, and sour cream; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with buttermilk.
- Toss blueberries in flour and gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour evenly into prepared pans and top with remaining blueberries. Bake for 20-23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For frosting, beat chilled mascarpone cheese and gradually add heavy cream until soft peaks form. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting and lemon curd between cake layers; frost the top and sides.
- Decorate as desired with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg