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    Home » cakes » Blueberry Cake with Lemon Glaze

    Blueberry Cake with Lemon Glaze

    Published: Dec 8, 2021 · Modified: Jun 19, 2022 by Madeeha Anwar

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    This blueberry cake with lemon glaze is loaded with blueberries and a tangy lemon flavor. It makes a lovely brunch, tea or anytime cake.

    Cake slice on the plate.
    Blueberry Cake with Lemon Glaze on it.

    Why should you bake this cake?

    The blueberry cake with lemon glaze is a tray-bake bursting with flavor of fresh blueberries. You will find blueberries in two layers in this cake. This simple recipe is easy to bake and is best when consumed fresh. You can enjoy it in breakfast or with evening tea.

    The glaze further enhances the flavor of this bake, but it is optional. The cake is good to be served as-is without any glaze. If you like blueberries, try my Blueberry Muffins as well.

    Table of Contents
    • Why should you bake this cake?
    • Texture
    • Ingredients Required
    • Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
    • Tangy Lemon-ish Flavor
    • How to Store
    • Recipe
    • Recipe

    Texture

    This cake is light, moist, fluffy and gooey in the middle and will melt in your mouth. The bottom is crispy but delicate and this cake needs to be handled with care. Transfer it once from the pan to the wire rack to cool and then to the pan to serve.

    blueberry cake on the tray.

    Ingredients Required

    This cake requires simple ingredients available easily in the kitchen.

    All-purpose flour
    Sugar
    Butter

    Eggs
    Vanilla Extract
    Lemon Zest
    Lemon Juice

    Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

    I prefer fresh blueberries for this recipe. I wash them and dry them thoroughly before adding it to the cake batter. But the frozen blueberries are equally good and would not effect the texture of the final product. If you are using frozen blueberries do not thaw them. Just take out of the freezer and throw them in the batter and voila.

    Tangy Lemon-ish Flavor

    While the predominant flavor of the cake is blueberries, lemon gives it a tangy taste and further enhances the flavor of the bake. The lemon zest in the cake and the lemon juice in the glaze will complement the blueberries.

    How to Store

    Eat the cake fresh if you really want to enjoy the texture and the flavor to its fullest. You can freeze it too and it will keep fresh for up to 3 months. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and add a layer of foil to it. Freeze it. To defrost, simply remove the plastic wrap and foil and keep at room temperature for 3 – 4 hours to thaw completely. You may heat it in the microwave as well before serving.

    Recipe

    Recipe

    Blueberry Cake with Lemon Glaze

    Madeeha Anwar
    This cake is dotted and bursting with fresh blueberries and makes a lovely brunch, tea or anytime cake.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 pieces
    Calories 178 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Blueberry Cake:

    • 5 tablespoon butter (65 grams/2 ½ oz) at room temperature
    • ¾ cup castor sugar (170 grams)
    • 1 egg (large) at room temperature
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams/8 oz)
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder (15 grams)
    • ½ teaspoon salt (2.5 grams)
    • 1 cup full-fat milk (250 ml) at room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest (2.5 grams)
    • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (225 grams/8 oz) if frozen, do not thaw

    Lemon Glaze:

    • 1 cup icing sugar (115 grams/4 oz)
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (30 ml) fresh

    Instructions
     

    Blueberry Cake:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 13 x 9 pan with baking spray, layer with a parchment paper in the bottom and set aside.
    • Take a bowl and sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
    • In another large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until it turns light and fluffy for 5-6 minutes. Beat in the egg and add milk.
    • Add the dry ingredients and lemon rind. Fold it.
    • Pour half of the batter in the greased tin and spread it evenly in the pan. It will be a thin layer.
    • Sprinkle the fresh half blueberries on it. Blueberries should be thawed and dried beforehand.
    • Spread the rest of the batter on top of the blueberries equally to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on the top.
    • Put it in the middle rack of the oven. It will take 25 – 35 minutes to bake. My cake was done in 25 minutes. To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick or a skewer in the center until is comes out clean.
    • Keep the cake in the tray for 5 minutes before putting it on the wire rack to cool. Peel off the parchment paper before transferring on the wire rack.

    Lemon Glaze:

    • Sift the icing sugar in a bowl and add lemon juice to it until a smooth consistency glaze. Drizzle it over the warm cake.

    Notes

    Delicate Cake: Handle this cake with care as it is delicate in nature. Transfer it once from the pan to the wire rack and then to the serving dish.
    Ingredients at Room Temperature: Have the ingredients at room temperature. It helps to get the delicate and moist crumb of the cake.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Blueberry Cake with Lemon Glaze
    Serving Size
     
    1 piece
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    178
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    21
    mg
    7
    %
    Sodium
     
    195
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    58
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    33
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    19
    g
    21
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    159
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    68
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Jugni A

      March 06, 2022 at 3:24 am

      5 stars
      This recipe gives same results with frozen or fresh blueberries. Perfect for the blue berry lovers like me. Thankyou!
      Can you please post a recipe for blueberry tart too?

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      • Madeeha Anwar

        March 14, 2022 at 3:39 pm

        Sure Jugni. I have noted it down.

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