Ingredients:
For the cake:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
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1 tbsp flour (for coating blueberries)
For the glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
4. Add Eggs and Lemon:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk:
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Coat Blueberries:
- Toss the blueberries in the 1 tbsp of flour to coat them. This helps prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking.
7. Fold in Blueberries:
- Gently fold the coated blueberries into the cake batter.
8. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Make the Glaze:
- While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
10. Cool the Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
12. Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the cake and enjoy the fresh, tangy flavor of the Blueberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake.
This cake is the perfect combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries, with a light and fluffy texture that’s perfect for any occasion.
