Description
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cake, a perfect blend of sweet blueberries and zesty lemon that makes it a standout dessert for spring and summer gatherings. This multi-layered cake features a moist lemon base infused with fresh blueberries, complemented by a creamy blueberry cheesecake layer and topped with luscious lemon cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re hosting a backyard picnic or celebrating a special occasion, this cake not only tantalizes the taste buds but also impresses with its vibrant colors and flavors. Easy to prepare, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy a slice of this fruity delight.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter – room temperature
- 1 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs + 1 egg white
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ cup milk
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups blueberries – fresh (if using frozen do not thaw)
- 3–4 teaspoons of flour – to toss the blueberries
- 16 oz. cream cheese – room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk – room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 12 oz. full-fat brick style cream cheese – softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter – softened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ – 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
- Make the lemon cake batter by combining dry ingredients, creaming butter and sugar, adding eggs, then mixing in milk and blueberries.
- Bake the cake layers until golden brown, then cool before removing from pans.
- Prepare the blueberry cheesecake layer by mixing cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream, then bake until set.
- Create the lemon cream cheese frosting by beating softened cream cheese with butter and powdered sugar.
- Assemble by layering the cakes with cheesecake in between and frost the top and sides.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg