Ingredients
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
– 6 tablespoons vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
– 4 large eggs at room temperature
– 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup buttermilk at room temperature (can substitute whole milk)
– 2 tablespoons lemon zest
– 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 3 4 lemons) at room temperature
– 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (recommended fresh, not frozen)
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for tossing blueberries
– 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
– 1 tablespoon heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper rounds, and grease parchment to prevent sticking.
2-Beat butter until creamy, then add granulated and brown sugars; beat until combined. Add oil and beat until light and creamy, followed by mixing in eggs and vanilla extract.
3-Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add this dry mix to the wet ingredients and beat briefly, then mix in buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until everything combines smoothly.
4-Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter, being careful not to over-mix to keep the cake tender.
5-Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 22 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before adding frosting.
6-For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt on low speed, then beat on high for 3 minutes until fluffy.
7-Level the cake layers, apply frosting between layers and on the outside, and decorate as desired with blueberries, lemon zest, or lemon slices. Chill the cake for 45 minutes before slicing, and store it refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Last Step:
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🍰 Half butter substituted with oil yields a lighter, moist crumb.
🍋 Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
🎂 Frosting can be prepared ahead and thinned with cream if needed after refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cooling and assembly: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
