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Perfect Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake Recipe Easy Patriotic Frosting Design

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A moist blueberry lemon layer cake with tangy cream cheese frosting decorated in a festive red, white, and blue swirl, perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons (10 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • Fresh lemon zest from 2 medium lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries, tossed in 1 tablespoon flour
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Red and blue gel food coloring, a few drops

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and dust with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  6. Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into batter with a spatula.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through baking.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and lemon juice. Mix until fluffy.
  11. Divide frosting into three bowls; tint one red, one blue, and leave one white.
  12. Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread white frosting, top with second layer.
  13. Frost outside with red, white, and blue frosting in stripes or swirls to create a patriotic design.
  14. If frosting is too soft, chill for 10 minutes before piping.

Notes

Toss blueberries in flour before folding to prevent sinking and color bleeding. Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting colors. Chill frosting if too soft before piping. Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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Keywords: blueberry lemon cake, patriotic cake, cream cheese frosting, Fourth of July dessert, summer cake, layer cake, easy cake recipe

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