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Bea’s Blueberry Sheet Cake

A tender lemon-blueberry sheet cake made with buttermilk, fresh berries, and plenty of citrus zest. It is finished with a creamy blueberry jam frosting that adds rich flavor and a naturally beautiful color.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Baked Goods, Celebration Cake, Dessert, Fruit Dessert, Sheet Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour for the cake
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for coating the blueberries
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened, for the cake
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for the cake
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 3 lemons lemon zest finely grated
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, for the frosting
  • 1/3 cup blueberry jam
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for the frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and buttermilk. The mixture may look slightly curdled.
  • Add the flour mixture in two additions, mixing just until combined after each one.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  • Toss the blueberries with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour, then fold them gently into the batter.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges begin pulling away from the pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely for at least 1 hour before frosting.
  • For the frosting, beat the softened butter until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the cream cheese and blueberry jam, then beat until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing well after each addition.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract, then continue beating for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.

Notes

Bake the cake a day ahead and frost it the next morning for easy entertaining. Frozen blueberries may be used without thawing.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal
Keyword blueberry jam, blueberry sheet cake, buttermilk cake, cream cheese frosting, lemon blueberry
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