Lemon Blueberry Cake

Is there anything that screams spring and summer more than the flavor combo of blueberry and lemon? We think not. From our lemon blueberry cheesecake bars to our lemon blueberry breakfast cake, we'll take any chance we can get to showcase this sweet, tart, and zingy flavor combination. Whether you're looking for a dessert showstopper for your next barbecue or a summer birthday surprise, this three-layer masterpiece never fails to please. Read on to learn the ins and outs of this simple but super delicious layered cake:

Top tips for making lemon blueberry cake:
— Can I make my cake from scratch instead? Absolutely! We're partial to this yellow cake recipe, just make sure you halve it (unless you want a 6-layer cake!). 
— Can I use frozen blueberries? Yes! They definitely won't look as pretty as the finishing garnish, but they'll do just fine in the batter. We toss our fresh berries with flour to keep them from sinking to the bottom of the cake, so be sure you are doing the same with your frozen ones too!
— Can I use something instead of buttercream? If buttercream is a tad too rich for you, this cream cheese frosting recipe is one of our favorites. The tang of the cream cheese plays super well with the sweet berries.

Can I make this cake in advance?
You can make the cake up to a week in advance! When it has cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature. As for the buttercream, it can be made up to two weeks in advance in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Just give it a quick whip with your hand mixer to make it spreadable, and you're good to go.

Storage. 
Frosted (but not yet cut into), this cake can last about 4 days at room temperature. Be sure to cover it with a bowl or glass cake cover to prevent dust/air/anything that might be floating around in your kitchen from landing on it, and to prevent it from drying out. 

Once you've cut into it, you've got two options. One, cover all cut areas with plastic wrap to tightly seal in the moisture. Two, if you've got any leftover frosting, you can frost over the cut sides of the cake. Not only will this prevent the cake from drying out, the lucky recipient of the next slice will be rewarded with extra frosting!  

Made it? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!