Blueberry Lemon Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened (170g).
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2 cups sugar (400g).
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3 large eggs, room temperature.
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3 cups cake flour (342g).
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2 tsp baking powder (8g).
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½ tsp baking soda (3g).
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½ tsp salt (3g).
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1 cup sour cream (227g).
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1 ½ cups blueberries, pureed and reduced to ¾ cup (198g).
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¼ cup vegetable oil (54g).
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½ cup whole blueberries (66g).
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Optional: A small amount of pink coloring gel for vibrant color.
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3 sticks unsalted butter, softened (339g).
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8 oz cream cheese, softened (226g).
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¼ cup lemon juice (57g).
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Zest of 1 lemon.
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7 ½ cups powdered sugar (863g).
# Instructions:
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Puree 1 ½ cups of blueberries and cook them with ¼ cup of water over medium heat until reduced to ¾ cup. Let cool completely.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, cooled blueberry puree, and vegetable oil.
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In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the wet mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Optionally, add a small amount of pink coloring gel for a vibrant color.
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Gently fold in the whole blueberries to the batter.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
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To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a stand mixer until smooth. Add cream cheese and mix until fully combined.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixer. Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the cake by layering and frosting each cake layer with lemon cream cheese frosting. Decorate with additional blueberries, lemon slices, or frosting designs as desired.
# Notes:
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This Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting combines the natural sweetness of blueberries with a tangy, creamy lemon frosting.
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It's perfect for special occasions like birthdays, holidays, or any celebration where a fruity, vibrant dessert is desired.