Description
Experience the joy of summer with this delightful Blueberry Shortcake Cake, a perfect balance of fluffy vanilla cake layered with a luscious blueberry sauce and creamy whipped topping. This easy-to-make dessert is not only visually stunning but also bursting with fresh flavors that will impress your family and friends at any gathering or picnic. The combination of sweet blueberries and airy cream creates an irresistible treat that’s ideal for warm days. Make it ahead of time for effortless entertaining, or enjoy a slice whenever you crave something sweet and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round baking pans.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Once boiling, mix in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks are achieved.
- On your serving plate, place one layer of cake down; spread some blueberry sauce on top followed by whipped cream.
- Add the second layer of cake on top and repeat with blueberry sauce and whipped cream.
- Decorate with remaining fresh blueberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg