Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake Recipe is Perfect for Afternoon Tea!
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Create this super simple Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake in no time at all using lemon cake mix, lemon pudding mix, and fresh blueberries.
The cake is then covered with a generous coating of cream cheese frosting. Delicious and ideal for serving at afternoon tea parties!
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Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
The full ingredients list and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading all the way through for any tips or substitute suggestions to ensure that you have any required specialized ingredients and equipment and understand the steps and timings involved.
Lemon and blueberries are a match made in heaven, and they shine beautifully in this Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake!
The fresh, light flavors of this moist and vibrant cake make it perfect for a summer garden party, afternoon tea, or even as a sweet treat to take along to a picnic or potluck.
What is a Bundt Cake?
A Bundt cake is a cake that is baked in a Bundt pan, shaping it into a distinctive doughnut shape. The shape is inspired by a traditional European cake known as Gugelhupf, but Bundt cakes are not generally associated with any single recipe.
Wikipedia
This cake is wonderfully simple, thanks to a box of lemon cake and lemon pudding mix. It requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor.
For best results, prepare the cake the day before you need it. Chilling it overnight lets it firm up perfectly before you frost it with a smooth, easy-to-make cream cheese frosting.
Love the lemon-blueberry combo? Be sure to try our Blueberry Lemon Muffins, a more petite, portable treat ideal for breakfast on the go. If you’re craving something flaky and indulgent, this Blueberry Strudel, with its sweet, fruity filling and crispy layers, is a must-try.
For cheesecake fans, our Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes are the perfect bite-sized desserts for any occasion. And if you’re looking to impress, our Blueberry Pistachio Layer Cake combines fruity flavors with nutty elegance for a show-stopping dessert.
With so many ways to enjoy blueberries, this Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake is just the beginning! Serve it up with a cup of tea, and watch it disappear in no time.
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients (and equipment) needed for this recipe have been listed below and linked to Amazon or other stores if available online.
It does not include staple ingredients such as oil, salt, and pepper, as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen already. The complete list of ingredients with measurements is found in the recipe card.
- Fresh Produce – Lemons, Blueberries.
- Dairy – Sour Cream, Eggs, Cream Cheese, Unsalted Butter, Milk.
- Lemon Cake Mix
- Lemon Instant Pudding Mix – you could also use vanilla instant pudding mix.
- Powdered Sugar – also known as Icing Sugar or Confectioners Sugar.
- Pure Vanilla Extract – always buy good vanilla as it really does make a flavor difference.
What is Pudding Mix?
I mentioned one of the ingredients is pudding mix, and you may be wondering what it is. Let Wiki educate us:
Instant pudding is an instant food product that is manufactured in powder form and used to create puddings and pie filling. It is produced using sugar, flavoring agents and thickeners as primary ingredients. Instant pudding can be used in some baked goods.
Wikipedia
This is not really something we have in the UK – although, we do have Angel Delight which is actually a more similar product than I had realised.
However, we don’t have lemon-flavored Angel Delight, and I’ve only tested this recipe using Jell-O Instant Pudding, which is an American product.
Fortunately, thanks to online American grocery shops in the UK, as well as Amazon, it’s quite easy these days to buy those American products!
Why Put Pudding in the Cake Mix?
Adding instant pudding mix to cake mixes adds extra flavor, moistness, and a denser texture. You may see some “extra moist” cake mixes – these have had pudding mix included.
You don’t need to make up the pudding, just add the powder!
Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog use both cup measurements and/or weighted measurements. American cups and kitchen food scales are handy pieces of equipment to have in your kitchen as it means you’ll be able to make all of the different recipes on my blog. I try to give American, imperial, and metric measurements in my recipes. Please note, you can mix cup measurements with weighted measurements, but never mix imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.,) with metric (kilograms, grams, litres, etc.,).
More Recipes Using Lemons
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is lemon, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Make This Lemon Raspberry Loaf for Brunch or Afternoon Tea
- Lemon Poppy Seed Coffee Cake
- Delicious & Easy Lemon Hand Pies
More Afternoon Tea Recipes
Looking for more afternoon tea to make? Check these recipes out next:
- Quick & Easy Berry & Lemon Cheesecake Cookies
- Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Classic Carrot Cake Recipe with Chopped Pecans
Recipe Tips
- The cake needs to chill overnight (12 hours or until ready to serve) to firm up before frosting.
How Do I Make a Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake?
Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
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Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 3.4oz package lemon instant pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 Large eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
For the Frosting
- 1 8oz/225g package cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2½ cup powdered sugar icing sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2-4 Tbsp milk
- 1 large lemon zested
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and spray a 9-inch round bundt pan with non-stick baking spray.
- Using an electric handheld or standing mixer, beat the cake mix, instant pudding, sour cream, eggs, oil, lemon juice, and water until combined.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Pour the cake batter into the bundt pan and bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Leave to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Place in the refrigerator overnight before frosting.
- To make the cream cheese frosting, use an electric handheld or standing mixer and beat all of the frosting ingredients except the lemon zest, until combined and smooth.
- Place cake on serving plate and pour the frosting on top.
- Zest the lemon over the cake to decorate, and add extra blueberries too, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
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- Feta Cucumber Cups Appetizer for Summer Parties
- Fruit Salad Cupcakes
- Quick & Easy Berry & Lemon Cheesecake Cookies
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