Blueberry Lemon Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
Moist lemon-infused cake studded with fresh blueberries and finished with a tangy cream cheese glaze. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 4 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp lemon zest, and 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice until well combined.
- Step 3: Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Step 4: Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Step 6: Meanwhile, beat together 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Step 7: Spread the cream cheese glaze evenly over the cooled cake and slice to serve.








