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Blueberry Lemon Cake

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Did I get your attention? I hope so!  I mean if Blueberry Lemon Cake doesn’t make your mouth automatically start salivating then I don’t know what does 🙂

Saturday night I realized I needed to get something ready to take to church for the refreshment team that I head up.  Nate and I were already at the store when I saw that blueberries were on sale!  So knowing that 1) I wanted the blueberries and 2) I needed to make something, I snatched up two pints plus a couple of lemons.  These blueberries had a destiny, you see:  they were going to be in my first ever cake recipe that I actually 100% made up.

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned it on here, but I am a huge fan of the sweet-tart flavor combination.  Nate on the hand is a fan of the chocolate chip cookie flavor combination.  Needless to say I was in LOVE with the idea of adding the lemon, and if you have more refined tastes like me, you’ll love it too!  Y’all, this cake is sweet and tart, but I suppose I should mention that it’s relatively healthy too!  The only fat is 1/4 cup of butter, and I tried to get the sugar content pretty low as well.  You could always sub a stevia baking blend for the sugar, which would make it even healthier!

Blueberry Lemon Cake

  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup sugar (plus a reserved 1/2 cup sugar for glaze)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • zest of 2 large lemons (juice the lemons and reserve liquid for glaze)
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pint blueberries, washed, picked through to remove all stems, and dried

Preheat oven to 350.  In a small bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.  Set aside.  In a large bowl beat together the yogurt, melted butter and sugars.  Add the eggs, one at a time.  Add vanilla and lemon zest.  With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.  In a the same small dry ingredient bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 Tbsp of flour.  This keeps them from sinking all the way to the bottom during the baking process.  Add the blueberries to the batter and gently fold until evenly distributed.  Coat a 9×5 loaf pan with nonstick spray.  Pour batter into pan and spread evenly.  Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Immediately pour hot glaze (recipe below) over the hot cake.  Let cool completely in the pan before removing.  Serve and enjoy!

For the glaze:

During the last 15 minutes of baking, combine the juice from the lemons (no seeds please!) with 1/2 cup of sugar.  Stir, over low heat, until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid has taken on a syrupy consistency, about 10 minutes.  Set aside until cake is done.

HOLY HEAVEN this cake was great!  I loved every bite of mine…the crust was baked to perfection, and I loved the addition of the sugared glaze on top.  The inside was perfectly cooked with tons of ripe, juicy blueberries in every bite.  I would say that my first cake recipe was quite the success!

Have you ever made your own cake or cookie recipe before?  How did you get the correct ratios for the ingredients?  Better yet, what’s the recipe! I searched through ALL of my cookbooks for simple yellow cake recipes and then made some alterations to what I deemed the best ingredients.  From there I calculated what it would take to make this cake successful at a high altitude since being a mile high kills every opportunity a sweet/tart little cake could have at really succeeding.  From there I just mixed and baked and hoped for the best! 🙂

Bunker says Happy Monday!


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  1. Sophia says

    August 20, 2010 at 8:02 am

    I’ve seen so many recipes lately for lemon desserts! So far, I think yours must be the best! The other one I really like is Ina Garten’s Lemon Yogurt Cake – https://www.recipe4living.com/recipes/ina_garten_s_lemon_yogurt_cake.htm – What do you think? Thanks again for sharing this delicious lemon recipe!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      August 20, 2010 at 8:11 am

      i have actually made that cake before and LOVE it! i love everything ina makes though…she’s magical 🙂

      Reply
  2. peanutbutterfingers says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    bunker is the cutest!!!

    Reply
  3. Monique says

    August 4, 2010 at 9:57 am

    This looks great! Can’t wait to try! I am a first time visitor, and your blog looks great!

    Reply
  4. Maria says

    August 4, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Love this cake!

    Reply
  5. Mary says

    August 4, 2010 at 8:15 am

    This both sounds and looks divine! YUM! A must try!!

    Mary xo
    Delightful Bitefuls

    Reply
  6. anabela pereira says

    August 4, 2010 at 4:25 am

    Amazing, delicioussssssssssss 🙂

    Reply
  7. Megan says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    That cake looks amazing. I wish I could bake. My stuff that I make never turns out like that. I am the type of person that mostly turns to a box. Otherwise, there would be no treats to share.

    Reply
  8. Racheal says

    August 2, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    OMG! One of the cuties dogs I have ever seen 🙂

    Reply
  9. Beth @fatbustermack says

    August 2, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    Congrats on your 100% you recipe! How fantastic! Wanna come to Denver and bring me a piece? 😉

    Reply
  10. biz319 says

    August 2, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I absolutely love the blueberry/lemon/zest combination – its always so bright! I make a pancake recipe with similar ingredients.

    I tend not to experiment with baking because it is a science – but boy, did yours turn out amazing!

    Love the pup picture!!

    Reply
  11. glutenfreemuse says

    August 2, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Oh snap! That looks amazing 🙂

    ~Alyssa

    p.s. when is the last time you heard someone say, “oh snap!” haha, probably just now!

    Reply
  12. Laury @thefitnessdish says

    August 2, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Oh my, how ADORABLE is Bunker??? Chocolate Lab? I love <3

    Seems like all the bloggy gals are baking maniacs these days!!! That recipe looks great…loving the blueberry recipes while they are still in season!

    Reply
  13. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says

    August 2, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Looks great! Love that you used Greek yogurt!

    Reply
  14. lizlivingvegan says

    August 2, 2010 at 11:35 am

    Wow that cake looks really good! What a great recipe to use some blueberries!

    Reply
  15. Tina says

    August 2, 2010 at 11:09 am

    You know how to make my heart sing with pleasure. Lemon and blueberry? Two great loves in one glorious dessert?

    I’m waiting for my mail order to get here. 😉

    Reply
  16. Anna says

    August 2, 2010 at 10:24 am

    I love the combo of blueberry and lemon! This cake is just lovely!

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    August 2, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Yummm this reminds me of a recipe I tried a few months ago on Chobani’s website for Blueberry Lemon Loaf! SO GOOD!

    Reply
  18. Kelly says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:49 am

    Congrats on creating your own recipe from scratch…looks delicious! YUM!

    Reply
  19. michele says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:27 am

    The cake looks great! I can smell the lemons.

    Reply
  20. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:16 am

    This looks soooo delicious!!! Can you send me some 😉

    Reply
  21. adifey says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:38 am

    Hey. I don’t know why your not on my blogroll yet but I am going to add you. I love your attitude and how much of a colorado girl you are 🙂

    and yum, that looks amazing!

    Reply
  22. dorrybird says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:08 am

    That looks SO good! Dense and perfect. I could use a piece right now for breakfast. 🙂

    Reply
  23. couchpotatoathlete says

    August 2, 2010 at 7:56 am

    That looks so delicious! I love blueberry + lemon flavors together. I like to change baked good recipes, but I’ve never made a complete cookie recipe or pie/cake recipe from scratch. Maybe one day!

    Reply
  24. Alycia @ Fit n Fresh says

    August 2, 2010 at 7:51 am

    Ummm wow – that looks GOOD. I have tried making my own recipes before, normally I just kind of guesstimate things or sometimes, I just throw things in a bowl and wing it lol I love to go with the flow 🙂

    Reply
  25. Maria @ Oh Healthy Day says

    August 2, 2010 at 7:50 am

    Oh my heavens. You just took two of my favorite things and put them together. I’m lemon pound cake’s number one fan, but adding blueberries – genius!

    I will be making this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  26. Angela says

    August 2, 2010 at 7:17 am

    I just bought 2 pounds of blueberries and a massive bag of lemons. I will definitely be trying this recipe out! 🙂

    I’ve made my own baked goods using a variety of bases. They aren’t 100% original, but that’s how I find the right ratios. Here’s a really good yellow cake base, it also happens to be pretty light:

    1 c. milk
    2 tbsp. butter
    2 c. sugar
    2 c. flour
    4 eggs
    2 tsp. vanilla
    2 tsp. baking powder

    Scald the milk and add the butter. Then mix sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla and baking powder. Add in your milk and beat. Pour batter in 11″x17″ jelly roll pan (greased). Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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  27. LiveForTheRun says

    August 2, 2010 at 7:10 am

    KUDOS, wow that looks absolutely perfect. I wish I could create my own cake recipe, but I still my nanny’s if I want proper homemade. With baking you have to be so exact.

    Those flavor combos look perfect for summer.

    Reply
  28. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    August 2, 2010 at 6:53 am

    Yum. That looks amazing!

    Reply
  29. Salah says

    August 2, 2010 at 6:51 am

    OMG……Can you mail me one now???? Goodness that looks absolutely amazing!!!!

    Reply
  30. Ilana says

    August 2, 2010 at 6:25 am

    sweet+tart=heaven. This looks lovely! I love blueberry+lemon, might have to try it!!

    Reply
  31. April says

    August 2, 2010 at 6:25 am

    Oooh, that looks SO delicious 😀

    Reply
  32. tanyasDailyProduct Reviews says

    August 2, 2010 at 6:24 am

    the combo of blueberries and lemon…great idea

    Reply
  33. heather says

    August 2, 2010 at 5:56 am

    FYI I am so making this – maybe tonight 🙂 my preggers taste buds think it sounds delish!

    Reply

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