Dreamy Blueberry Shortcake Cake! 🍰💙
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 1/2 tsp baking powder 🥄
1/2 tsp baking soda 🥄
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 cup butter, softened 🧈
1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
1 cup buttermilk 🥛
For the Blueberries:
2 cups fresh blueberries 💙
1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp lemon zest 🍋✨
For the Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy whipping cream 🧴
2 tbsp powdered sugar ❄️
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
Instructions:
Preheat oven 🔥: 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
Make the cake batter 🍰: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
Bake the cake ⏲️: Divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare the blueberries 💙: In a bowl, mix blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to release juices.
Make the whipped cream 🍶: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the cake 🎂: Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spoon half of the blueberries and their juices over the cake. Add a generous layer of whipped cream, then top with the second cake layer. Repeat with the remaining blueberries and whipped cream.
Serve & enjoy 🍽️: Slice and enjoy this light and dreamy blueberry shortcake!
Perfect for any occasion, especially summer gatherings! 😋💙🍰
