Description
Lemon Blueberry Snack Cake is a moist and tender cake made with fresh or frozen blueberries, a bright lemon flavor, and a hint of vanilla. Its texture is light yet satisfying, with the berries scattered throughout, offering bursts of freshness in every bite. The cake is finished off with a simple lemon glaze that adds a bit of sweetness to balance the tartness of the lemons.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, don’t thaw)
1 tbsp flour (for tossing the blueberries)
Optional Lemon Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.Mix dry ingredients.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.Cream butter and sugar.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).Add wet ingredients.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.Combine with dry ingredients.
Mix in half of the flour mixture, then the sour cream, then the remaining flour mixture — just until combined (don’t overmix).Prepare the blueberries.
Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour (this helps prevent sinking). Gently fold into the batter.Bake.
Spread the batter evenly into the pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Cool and glaze (optional).
Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes, then drizzle with a simple lemon glaze (mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth).
Notes
This light and zesty snack cake is perfect for any time of day — enjoy it with your morning coffee, as an afternoon treat, or as a simple dessert after dinner. For extra flavor, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a tangy lemon glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cake, Lemon Snack Cake, Blueberry Cake Recipe, Easy Lemon Cake, Lemon Dessert Cake