– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– ½ cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
– Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Creating this Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake is a straightforward process that results in a delicious masterpiece. Follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat well until completely mixed.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix which can lead to a denser cake.
6. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
7. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
8. Bake the Cake: Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with Sugar (Optional): Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.