Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake
A bright, tender, and crowd-pleasing lemon blueberry sheet cake with a sweet-tart lemon glaze. Juicy blueberries and the zing of fresh lemon make each bite reminiscent of a sun-drenched summer celebration. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or an afternoon treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 356 kcal
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for tossing blueberries
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking. Gently fold them into the batter using a rubber spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
Bake for 33-37 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Let the glaze set for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSodium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31g
Keyword lemon cake, sheet cake, fruit cake, summer dessert, blueberry lemon cake