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Moist and tender, bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting.

Blueberry Buttercream Snack Cake

Blueberry Buttercream Snack Cake is moist and tender, bursting with juicy blueberries, and topped with a thick, creamy vanilla buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-½ cups fresh blueberries floured (can also use frozen)
  • l tsp lemon zest
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder
  • Add eggs, vanilla and lemon zest and beat well
  • Add in the flour and milk, alternating between and ending with the flour
  • Mix the cake batter until well combined
  • Fold in blueberries
  • Pour the batter into a greased or parchment paper lined square 8" inch pan
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center
  • Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before frosting
  • FROSTING
  • In the stand of a mixer, beat the butter until light and creamy (about 2-3 minutes)
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating slowly until the sugar is fully incorporated. After each addition, increase the speed to medium and beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the vanilla extract and 1-2 tablespoons of milk the mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 1 minute. If the frosting is too thick, add more milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
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