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