How to Bake the Perfect Blueberry Lime Cake: 5 Simple Steps
This Blueberry Lime Cake brings a burst of freshness with juicy blueberries and zesty lime. Ideal for any occasion, it's light, fluffy, and delicious.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups canola oil
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lime zest freshly grated
- 2.5 cups fresh blueberries tossed in a tablespoon of flour
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the oil, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in lime zest.
- Gently fold in the blueberries. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
To add extra flavor, sprinkle additional lime zest on the frosting. Refrigerate for up to 3 days for best taste.