I know its fall, but I wanted to make one last summer inspired cake!

 

blueberry citrus cake

Blueberry Citrus Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
I know its fall, but I wanted to make one last summer inspired cake!
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Ingredients

  • 1 box lemon cake
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 and prepare two 8-in round cake pans.
  • In mixer, combine cake mix, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, water, oil, and eggs on low for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and mix for a couple minutes. Remove bowl from mixer and carefully fold in blueberries.
  • Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • From Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Blueberry Citrus Cake
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke

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blueberry citrus cake

This cake is right from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook.  And it is fabulous.  And oh-so-summery!

blueberry citrus cake

For the frosting I just threw together some confectioners sugar, some of my leftover zest, and milk. I know I liked the final result!

blueberry citrus cake

Throw some fresh blueberries on top and call it a day.  🙂

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Meet Amanda Rettke

Amanda Rettke is the creator of I Am Baker, and the bestselling author of Surprise Inside Cakes: Amazing Cakes for Every Occasion – With a Little Something Extra Inside.Over the course of her 15+ year blogging adventure, she has been featured in and collaborated with the Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People Magazine, Epicurious, Brides, Romantic Homes, life:beautiful, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Mail, Star Tribune, The Globe and Mail, DailyCandy, YumSugar, The Knot, The Kitchn, and Parade, to name a few.

Reader Comments

  7. I saw this floating around on Pinterest yesterday. What a gorgeous cake! My favorite desserts change with the season but right now I can’t seem to get enough curd.

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  10. I know that I can’t be part of this give away since I don’t live in the us, nevertheless, I would like to say, that I love this last dedication to the summer, it was a nice surprice, since I ‘m feeling I’ve lost this summer somewhere! Have a nice fall to you all! Love and kisses, Giota

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