Description
This Lemon Glazed Blueberry Boyfriend Bait is a moist and tangy cake bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavors, perfect for a sweet treat to impress your loved ones. The tender crumb, combined with a bright lemon glaze, creates a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus that makes this cake irresistible.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Beat wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, eggs, and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a well-emulsified batter.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Fold in blueberries and lemon: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice to distribute the fruit and citrus flavor evenly without breaking the berries.
- Pour batter into pan: Transfer the batter into the greased cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and glaze: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan or on a wire rack. Prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle it evenly over the cooled cake for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure blueberries are fresh to prevent color bleeding throughout the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients to keep the cake tender.
- You can freeze the baked cake without glaze for up to 2 months; add the glaze after thawing.
- For a deeper lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest to the glaze as well.
