Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Blueberry Shortcake Cake, a perfect combination of tender cake layers, tangy blueberry sauce, and fluffy whipped cream. This dessert is sure to impress at any gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Layers:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large lemon (zest)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
Blueberry Sauce:
- 4 cups fresh blueberries (divided)
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon water (divided)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cake layers: Preheat the oven and prepare baking pans. Cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and buttermilk. Bake and cool.
- Prepare the blueberry sauce: Cook blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Thicken with cornstarch mixture and cool.
- Prepare the whipped cream topping: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake: Layer cake with blueberry sauce and whipped cream. Top with more blueberry sauce and fresh blueberries. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream by adding more or less powdered sugar to suit your taste.
- Ensure the blueberry sauce cools to room temperature before using it to assemble the cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: blueberry shortcake cake, dessert, blueberry cake, whipped cream, special occasion
