Blueberry Lemon Cake Recipe

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“I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this quick and easy dessert,” says Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa. Lemon flavor sparks the fruit layer and the tender cake.

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Blueberry Lemon Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 9 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • Whipped cream, optional

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in sugar until dissolved. Add 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Arrange blueberries in a single layer over top; set aside.
  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Stir in the remaining lemon peel. Carefully pour over blueberries.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Yield: 9 servings.

    Editor's Note: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 233 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 237 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Blueberry Lemon Cake in Country Woman June/July 2007, p35

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by bobirl

Not as tasty as I expected.

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by jeclark

This was great! The lemon really brings out the blueberries, and it was really moist and decedent, especially with whipped cream! :)

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by cculley

wonderful....I would suggest putting a pan under the cake because the blueberries bubbled out in 2 of the corners.

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by cculley

it is in the oven now. I can't wait to try it. I waited till the blueberry's came in fresh for the summer.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2009 by cocoafevr

this looks great!!

 
 

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