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!

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

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blueberry citrus cake

This cake is right from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook. ย And it is fabulous. ย 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.ย  ๐Ÿ™‚

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Reader Comments

  1. I’m not entering the giveaway Amanda, just had to comment on how pretty that cake is and how beautifully you photographed it.

    I hope your family is doing O.K. It’s been a very tough few weeks for all of you but know that better days are ahead.

    1. Thank you so much sweet Paula. We are defiantly trying to figure out what our new normal is. Appreciate you taking the time to check in and be so kind!

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