Golden Lemon Blueberry Delight
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A bright and moist golden lemon cake studded with juicy blueberries—bursting with citrus flavor and perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen blueberries, tossed in 1 Tbsp flour
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and flour an 8‑inch round cake pan or line with parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk lemon zest, sugar, eggs, sour cream, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined; gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
- Optional glaze: whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 Tbsp lemon juice until pourable, then drizzle over cake before serving.
Notes
- Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
- Use fresh lemons for bright flavor—reserve extra zest for garnish.
- Substitute raspberries or blackberries if desired.
- Store airtight at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Freeze slices for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 cake)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg