Our Luscious Lemon Blueberry Cake boasts a full pound of blueberries, generating delightful bursts of juicy blueberry and zesty lemon flavor with every bite. Neither too sweet nor overly tangy, it offers the perfect balance.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
CAKE
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Using a whisk attachment, beat eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for 5 minutes or until light and thick.
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Add sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg mixture. Whisk on low speed until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the batter, whisking with each addition; avoid overmixing.
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Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
BLUEBERRIES
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Rinse and drain blueberries. In a medium bowl, toss blueberries with cornstarch and lemon juice until no dry cornstarch remains.
ASSEMBLY
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Pour half of the batter into the prepared springform pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the blueberries on top.
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Spread the remaining batter over the blueberries, then top with the remaining blueberries, pressing them halfway into the batter.
BAKING
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Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then remove the ring.
SERVING
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Cool the cake to room temperature or just warm, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.