Ingredients
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– Juice and zest of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup lemon juice)
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, tossed with 1 tablespoon flour
– 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar for the glaze
– 1/3 cup lemon juice for the glaze
Instructions
1-Let’s dive into making this Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake, starting with getting your oven ready. Preheat it to 350 degrees F and prepare a 9Γ13 baking dish by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper for easy removal. This step makes cleanup a breeze and ensures your cake comes out perfectly.
2-In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents. In your mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar until itβs light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing on low until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
3-Next, incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks remain, then mix in the lemon juice and zest for that zingy flavor. Gently fold in the blueberries that youβve tossed with flour to keep them suspended in the cake. Pour the batter into your prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking with a toothpick for moist crumbs.
4-After baking, let the cake cool completely in the pan before adding the glaze, which is made by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice. Once glazed, let it harden and garnish with fresh fruit if you like. This whole process takes about 20 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of baking, totaling around 65 minutes, so itβs perfect for a quick dessert. For more easy baking ideas, try this no-bake energy bites recipe for a simple snack option.
Last Step:
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π° Use parchment paper with an overhang to lift the cake out effortlessly.
π« Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking; if they do sink, invert the cake to showcase them on top.
π For stronger lemon flavor, add lemon extract to the glaze and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
