Signs of spring are popping up all around. There aren’t many thing that say “spring” to me more than lemon and blueberry flavor combos. While looking for something fresh and springy to make for an upcoming baby shower, I ran across Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Cake from Tasty Kitchen member vbunnell. The cake is quick to put together, full of fresh lemon and blueberry flavor. And I think will be just perfect for a springtime baby shower.

Let’s get started. You’ll need basic ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice and zest, an egg, buttermilk, and fresh blueberries.

Begin by whisking together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In a separate bowl beat together the butter and 2/3 cup sugar for about 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla extract, lemon juice and zest, egg, and beat well.

On low speed, alternate adding flour mixture in three batches, with two batches of buttermilk, until just combined.

Right about now it should be smelling like lemon fresh springtime.

Time for the berries! Fold in the blueberries.

Pour batter into a sprayed and lined cake pan. Spread batter evenly in the pan and smooth. Sprinkle the top with the remaining sugar.

Bake until golden and a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. I baked the cake a little longer than the time called for in the recipe, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pan, then invert onto a cooling rack and continue to cool for another 10–15 minutes.

When cooled (if you can wait that long), invert onto a plate, cut and serve.

What a delightful dessert! It disappeared quickly.

I think we need to make another.

 
Enjoy! And thanks so much to Valery for sharing the perfect dessert to welcome spring!

Here’s the full printable recipe: Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Cake

 
 
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Amy Johnson is a blogger who writes about food, travel, the home (both inside and out), and various observations and random musings about anything and everything. Visit her blog She Wears Many Hats for a dose of deliciousness, practicality, hilarity, or just plain fun. She lives in South Carolina with her husband and two children.