Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fresh blueberries and fluffy whipped cream with this Dreamy Blueberry Shortcake Cake. This decadent dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating berries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Toss the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Make Whipped Cream: For the whipped cream, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Once cakes are cool, spread whipped cream over the top of one cake layer, then add a layer of blueberries. Place the second cake layer on top and frost with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with extra blueberries before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed the day it’s made but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For added flavor, macerate extra blueberries in a teaspoon of sugar and a splash of lemon juice before garnishing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
