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Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake

Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake topped with fresh lemon glaze and blueberries

A bright Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake with soft lemon cake, fresh berries, and a simple citrus glaze for an easy crowd-friendly dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • Juice and zest of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup lemon juice)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, tossed with 1 Tbs flour
  • For the glaze:
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish, then add parchment paper with extra paper hanging over the two longer edges.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture looks pale and airy.
  4. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, then mix on low speed just until the batter comes together.
  5. Add the flour mixture and blend only until the dry streaks disappear.
  6. Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest until the batter smells bright and fresh.
  7. Fold in the flour-coated blueberries gently with a spatula so the berries stay mostly whole.
  8. Spread the batter into the prepared 9×13 baking dish and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Let the cake cool fully before adding the glaze.
  11. Whisk the powdered sugar with the lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled cake.
  12. Allow the glaze to set before slicing, then garnish with fresh fruit if desired.

Notes

  • Use the parchment overhang to lift the cooled cake from the pan for cleaner slices.
  • Coating the blueberries with 1 Tbs flour helps spread them through the batter more evenly.
  • The cake can be served from the baking dish or removed before glazing.
  • Let the cake cool completely before covering or glazing so extra moisture does not collect on top.

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