Hi all– Recently we had an Sunday afternoon shower for adorable Lisa, who’s getting married in May. It was a room full of friends, with “aunts-ish” advice for the new bride and and chances to hear all the details for her story and of the wedding ahead… And there was cake (of course). Tart lemon, sweet berries and whip cream to tie it all together. A dear day together.
LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE
1 lemon
1 lemon cake mix
canola oil
3 eggs
water
2 cups blueberries (about 12 oz.)
1 small lemon instant pudding (3.9 oz. size)
1 cup milk
1 pint heavy whipping cream (16 oz.)
2 tsp. powdered sugar
2 tsp. instant vanilla pudding
garnish: lemon slice & mint
Grate the lemon peel off and set aside. Then juice the lemon that is left and set that aside as well.
Mix up the lemon cake mix using the instructions on the box– my mix used 1/3 cup oil, 3 eggs and for the water. I filled a one cup measuring up with the lemon juice and added water to make the 1 cup asked for. Then fold in the grated lemon peel and the blueberries.
Pour the batter into a 9″x 13″ baking dish (or a large 10 to 11″ spring form pan) that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Put it into a 350 oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the cake is golden and firm to the touch.
Take it out of the oven let let the came cool completely.
Then whisk together the lemon pudding mix with just 1 cup of milk for a couple minutes and then spread it over the cake.
With an electric mixer (the whisk attachment works best!), beat together the whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla pudding mix (to stabilize the cream, help it hold up) until it is well set. Spoon the cream over the lemon pudding layer and set the cake in the fridge for an hour or more to set up.
Garnish with little lemon slices and something green (mint) and cut big beautiful slices! Enjoy!
The Thankful Heart 
I’ll bet this luscious cake was a bit hit at the shower!
It was really a good day. The wedding is this week in Mexico!! I’m waiting for photos… hugs hugs Marcia!
What a scrumptious looking cake for the shower! How is your week going, Rhonda? I hope all is well.xoxo
Hi Mary– thanks. It’s been a catch up week. We are finally back from our travels (over a month!) and it’s good to be home. I’m going your blog right now to catch up on all the posts I”ve missed!! xox
Hi Rhonda, Wow, a month or traveling and so many memories and pictures I bet! That’s wonderful but you must be so happy to be home! You take care of yourself!
It was great to be away and now it’s great to be home. Know what I mean?? Been sort of a lazy week catching up with ourselves. How much school do you have left?? Are you counting the days?? xox
Hi Rhonda, we have about a month left and it will go very fast, I’m sure. I”m looking forward to summer, the garden, being outside and my son’s wedding in August. I know what you mean, traveling is fun but coming home is too. Enjoy the quiet moments, friend.
It sounds like so many good things are around the corner Mary! xox
Wow, this is looking so delicious…feeling like grabbing a piece of it..awesome share☺
HI Anshu– thanks. Your pineapple dessert is so fresh and creamy!! Fun recipe! thanks.
Thank you so much. I am so happy that you liked it !!
What a lucky bride to be with a cake like that!! -Kat
thanks Kat– the wedding is this week in Mexico. So I’m waiting to see some photos!! xox
A beautiful cake! 🍰 Sounds perfect for summer, too! (It will be here before we know it!).
I know a certain pregnant lady who NEEDS a slice of this…
ha ha! Wish I could drop by with a cake for you friend! You deserve it! hugs hugs!
Lovely cake! Love the flavors! 😊💛
Oh thanks Ursula! Planning to make your oat bars next Monday– thanks!
That’s great!😊xo