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Lemonberry Cake

This cake combines the bright, tangy flavor of lemon with the natural sweetness of blueberries creating a light yet satisfying treat.

Lemonberry Cake is a classic, home-style dessert. Moist and tender, it’s finished here with a glaze enhances the citrus notes. Like many Best of Bridge recipes, Lemonberry Cake is cherished for its comforting, nostalgic appeal and its ease of preparation.

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Ingredients
  1. 18 oz unsweetened frozen blueberries, thawed 510 g
  2. 1 package 2-layer lemon cake mix
  3. 1 cup lemon or vanilla yogurt 250 mL
  4. 4 eggs
  5. 1 cup confectioners' (icing) sugar 250 mL
  6. 4 tsp milk 20 mL
  7. 1 cup granulated sugar 250 mL
  8. 2 tbsp cornstarch 25 mL
  9. 1 cup water 250 mL
  10. 3 tbsp lemon juice 45 mL
  11. Whipped cream
Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain berries, reserving liquid. Combine cake mix, eggs and yogurt, beating 2 minutes. Fold in half of drained berries. Bake in greased 10-inch (25 cm) tube or Bundt pan at 350°F (180°C) for 45 minutes or until done. Do not invert pan, or remove, until cake is cool. Make glaze and drizzle over cake.
  2. In pan, combine sugar, cornstarch, then the water. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Add blueberries and juice. Additional cornstarch may be added if a thicker sauce is desired.
  3. To serve, reheat sauce and pour over cake slices on serving plates, and add a dab of whipped cream to each serving. Serves 12 to 16.
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This recipe is available in the book Best of Bridge Holiday Classics.

This recipe is available in the book The Complete Best of Bridge Cookbooks Volume One.