Description
Blueberry-studded lemon cake brings summer’s bright essence to dessert tables with effortless charm. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients dance together, creating a delightful slice that beckons you to savor each refreshing, sweet moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 16 ounces (454 grams) fresh blueberries
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium lemon, zest and juice divided
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk eggs and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes pale, voluminous, and forms soft ribbons when lifted.
- Incorporate sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, salt, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice into the egg mixture, stirring gently until well integrated.
- Sift flour and baking powder over the wet ingredients, delicately folding with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently coat blueberries with cornstarch and a splash of lemon juice, ensuring even distribution to prevent sinking during baking.
- Pour half the cake batter into a prepared baking pan, strategically scatter half the prepared blueberries, then repeat the layering process.
- Place the cake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C), baking for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the top turns golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool completely inside the pan, then optionally dust the surface with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Gently fold flour to maintain a light, airy texture and prevent tough cake.
- Coat blueberries in cornstarch to prevent sinking and distribute evenly throughout the cake.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better batter consistency.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg