Lemon Blueberry Baby Shower Cake
A delightful lemon-flavored cake layered with fresh blueberries and a light cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrating the arrival of a new baby. This cake combines zesty citrus notes with the sweetness of blueberries, creating a refreshing treat for guests.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the eggs, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
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Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the blueberries gently.
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Step 6:
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 7:
While the cake cools, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Step 8:
Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top and sides with the cream cheese frosting.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve it at the baby shower. Enjoy!