Best 2 Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Cake Recipes

Lemon blueberry cornmeal cake is a delightful Southern treat that combines the flavors of bright lemon, sweet blueberries, and the rustic charm of cornmeal. It's a versatile cake that can be enjoyed as a sweet breakfast treat, a light dessert, or even as a snack. With its moist and tender crumb, tangy lemon glaze, and pops of juicy blueberries, this delightful cake is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this simple yet delicious recipe will guide you step-by-step in creating a mouthwatering lemon blueberry cornmeal cake that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CORNMEAL CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE AND CRUSHED-BLUEBERRY SAUCE

Lemon Cornmeal Cake with Lemon Glaze and Crushed-Blueberry Sauce image

Provided by Abigail Johnson Dodge

Categories Cake Dessert Kid-Friendly Blueberry Lemon Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Glaze:
1 1/2 cups (packed) powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon Juice
Cake:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
Crushed-Blueberry Sauce

Steps:

For glaze:
Combine powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in small bowl. Stir with spoon until smooth and paste-like, adding more lemon juice by 1/2 teaspoonfuls if glaze is too thick to spread. Set aside.
For cake:
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides; line bottom with parchment. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl; whisk to blend. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, lemon peel, and vanilla in small bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture and melted butter into flour mixture. Using rubber spatula, gently fold liquids into flour mixture until just blended (do not stir). Scrape batter into pan; spread evenly.
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean and cake pulls away from sides of pan, about 30 minutes.
Immediately run knife around sides of cake. Place rack atop cake in pan. Using oven mitts, hold pan and rack firmly together and invert cake onto rack. Remove pan from cake. Place another rack on bottom of cake; invert 1 more time so that cake is top side up. Stir glaze until blended. While cake is still very hot, drop glaze by tablespoonfuls onto cake; spread to within 1/2 inch of edge (some glaze may drip down sides of cake). Cool completely. Serve with Crushed-Blueberry Sauce.

LEMON BLUEBERRY CORNMEAL CAKE

Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Cake image

I lightened up this quick and easy dessert by making a few substitutions. Because the treat is so sweet, no one will know it's healthy, too.-Roxanne Chan, Albany, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperture
1/2 cup lemon yogurt
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/4 cup reduced-sugar orange marmalade, warmed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, egg, yogurt, honey, oil, lemon zest and extract until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into yogurt mixture., Transfer batter to prepared pan; top with blueberries and almonds. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle marmalade over warm cake. Cool on a wire rack; serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them completely before using.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown on top.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
Serve the cake at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Conclusion:

This lemon blueberry cornmeal cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The blueberries add a pop of color and flavor, and the cornmeal gives the cake a slightly rustic texture. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!