Description
Indulge in the irresistible Lemon Glazed Blueberry Boyfriend Bait, a moist and flavorful blueberry cake topped with a tangy lemon glaze. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, from brunch to afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 teaspoon flour)
- zest of 1 lemon
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, milk, and lemon zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mix.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries tossed in flour.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- Tossing blueberries in flour prevents sinking.
- Buttermilk can replace milk for richness.
- Store covered leftovers at room temp for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
