Ingredients
– Cooking spray
– 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
– 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
– 3 large eggs at room temperature
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
– 3/4 cup buttermilk at room temperature
– 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter at room temperature for the frosting
– 1/3 cup blueberry preserves at room temperature for the frosting
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice for the frosting
– 4 cups powdered sugar for the frosting
– 1 (6-ounce) container blueberries for the frosting
Instructions
1-Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 350Β°F. Spray a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and line it if needed for easy removal. Measure out all the ingredients ahead of time to keep things organized, just like in the recipe for success.
2-Mix the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest, then add the eggs and whisk until foamy. Mix in the oil, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon juice, blending well for that zesty flavor.
3-Combine and Bake: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and whisk until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through for even cooking. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before frosting.
4-Make and Apply the Frosting: For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth, then mix in the blueberry preserves and lemon juice. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy, then spread it over the cooled cake and top with fresh blueberries. If youβre exploring more baking ideas, check out this no-bake energy bites recipe for a quick snack option.
Last Step:
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π Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better mixing and texture.
π Rotate the baking pan halfway through cooking for even bake.
βοΈ Allow cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
