Description
A refreshing and creamy Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake made with lemon zest, blueberries, and a fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- Nonstick cooking spray (for the pan)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- One 15.5-ounce box white cake mix (prepare as per package instructions)
Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon + lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box (typically 350°F).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch cake pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Fold the zest of one lemon into the cake mix batter and pour it into the prepared pan.
- Bake according to the package instructions (usually 34-38 minutes) until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
For the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, and the juice of 1 lemon.
- Mash the blueberries with a potato masher or whisk until the mixture is smooth with a few whole berries remaining.
- Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the cooled cake.
- Pour the blueberry mixture over the cake, spreading it to ensure it fills all the holes.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
For the Topping:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and the zest of 1 lemon.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, whip the mixture until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Garnish with lemon slices and additional lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 34-38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg