Blueberry Lemon Cake

Name: Blueberry Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided; 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix; Whipped cream, optional

“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.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, 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 zest. 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 zest. Carefully pour over blueberries.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

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

Editor's Note

If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 233 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Blueberry Up-Side Down Cake in Country Woman June/July 2007

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sbmull

Mar 6, 2014

I'm definitely going to make this because I love the combination of lemon and blueberries. I will add at least up to 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and reduce the grated lemon zest to less than 1 teaspoon. Believe me, lemon zest alone is not sufficient to give a good balance of lemon taste - besides, too much zest will simply make the cake taste artificial and bitter. And never, ever use bottled lemon juice, which always leaves a bitter aftertaste.
bobirl

Apr 7, 2012

Not as tasty as I expected.
jeclark

Jul 28, 2010

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

Jun 23, 2010

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

Jun 23, 2010

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.
cocoafevr

Jan 1, 2009

this looks great!!