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Blueberry Lemon Cake

Name: Blueberry Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided; 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix; Whipped cream, optional

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13 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 27, 2023

I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this tender lemon blueberry cake. Using cake mix makes it a quick and easy dessert. —Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa

Editor's Note: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw.

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Blueberry Lemon Cake

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Yield:9 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
Whipped cream, optional

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in sugar until dissolved. Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Arrange blueberries in a single layer over top; set aside.

2
Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Stir in the remaining lemon zest. Carefully pour over blueberries.
3
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream if desired.