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Healthy Blueberry Cake

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Jun 11, 2025 | Published: Jun 20, 2016
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This healthy blueberry cake with an easy lemon glaze is made with whole grains and no butter or oil but is thick and luscious!

A slice of a blueberry yogurt cake being lifted from a cake plate.


 

I was reaching for the bowl of blueberries when it happened. The beginning of the inspiration for this cake.

I saw the homemade chocolate sauce in the fridge. I wanted it. And I wanted those blueberries.

So I drizzled chocolate sauce all over my blueberries in a bowl, took a spoon to it and happily called it my morning treat. For three days in a row...

Then I had to buy more blueberries. But I had plenty of chocolate sauce left.

So I decided to step it up quite a few notches and make a whole blueberry cake.

Blueberry cake with an easy lemon glaze - a healthy whole grain dessert with no butter or oil for a great, light summer treat!

Granted, it's a healthy blueberry cake so I still sometimes sneak a piece for breakfast.

It’s whole grain and has no butter or oil. The yogurt and applesauce are all you need for moistness. (Much like my strawberry yogurt cake that this is based on.)

I first made this blueberry cake before Memorial Day weekend and I know I’ll be making it again for July 4th. It’s kind-of festive with the white glaze and the raspberries on top, isn’t it?

And it’s oh so luscious!

Completely soft and completely chock-full of plump blueberries that just burst in your mouth.

A blueberry cake with a piece missing on a white plate with fresh berries and a light lemon glaze drizzled on top.
Close up of a tall, thick slice of blueberry cake on a white plate with a fork resting on it.

I love a lemon-blueberry combination, so I usually top this cake with a light lemon glaze.

I drizzled the glaze for us. Feel free to make extra glaze and coat this pretty cake all over. It’s your cake after all and I definitely don’t judge.

Speaking of... back to the chocolate sauce.

It also makes a delicious topping to drizzle over this gorgeous blueberry cake instead of the lemon glaze.

Blueberry cake with chocolate sauce - a decadent topping to a healthy dessert!

Something about that blueberry-chocolate combo has me hooked and I can’t stop pouring chocolate sauce all over slices of this cake. Big, thick slices.

However you decide to top it, I hope you give this healthy blueberry cake a try for a fresh and tasty summer dessert.

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

Close up of a slice of homemade blueberry cake with a light lemon glaze and fresh blueberries on top on a white plate.
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Healthy Blueberry Cake

This healthy blueberry cake with an easy lemon glaze is made with whole grains and no butter or oil but is oh so luscious!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the blueberry cake:

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (I use white whole wheat flour)
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups plain yogurt (low-fat or fat-free, see notes)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (slightly less than a pint)

For the optional lemon glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3-5 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease a 9-inch round springform pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir well to combine.
  • In a separate medium bowl, add the yogurt, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice. Stir well to combine, breaking up any lumps from the yogurt.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix. Gently fold in blueberries.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire baking rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the lemon glaze, if using. Add powdered sugar to a small bowl and add the lemon juice, starting with just 2 teaspoons. Add an extra teaspoon as needed, stirring constantly, until you get a good drizzling consistency.
  • Once the cake is cooled, drizzle it with the lemon glaze. (And top with chocolate sauce, if desired - see notes below.)

Notes

Storage: Store the cake, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days. After two days, this cake is best kept refrigerated.
Yogurt: Have vanilla yogurt instead of plain? I recently made it this way and reduced the sugar to ¾ cup and the vanilla to 1 teaspoon. It came out great!
I also have used this homemade chocolate syrup as a sauce to drizzle over the cake. It's also a great pairing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 262mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g
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  1. Chelsey

    June 20, 2016 at 6:58 am

    This looks HEAVENLY! Anything and everything with blueberries and I'm there!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 20, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Thanks Chelsey! And me too! I've been eating ALL the blueberries this summer!!

      Reply
  2. rachel @ atheltic avocado

    June 20, 2016 at 7:15 am

    this is one gorgeous cake!!! Perfect way to eat blueberries!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 20, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Thanks Rachel! Can't go wrong with fruit in cake form 😉

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    June 20, 2016 at 7:52 am

    I think the chocolate sauce is rather brilliant for this delicious blueberry cake!! Hello breakfast 😉

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 20, 2016 at 9:52 am

      I'm so glad you get me, Rebecca 😉

      Reply
  4. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food

    June 20, 2016 at 8:16 am

    I don't think anyone is ever ready for Monday, lol 😀 Who would have thought that this cake is actually healthy? Looks so indulgent and love that glaze over top. P.S. pouring chocolate sauce over it is just brilliant! After all, it is a healthy cake so a little chocolate won't hurt, will it 😉

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 20, 2016 at 9:53 am

      Haha, my thoughts exactly Dawn! 😉

      Reply
  5. Vivian | stayaliveandcooking

    June 20, 2016 at 8:48 am

    My goodness, healthy cake?! Count me in!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 20, 2016 at 9:53 am

      Indeed! It's always time for this cake 🙂

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    June 20, 2016 at 9:42 am

    I am so thrilled you guys had a great vacation!! And I'm happy you guys decided to continue the festivities at your neighborhood pool! That laundry ain't going anywhere! 😉 I totally feel your post vacation blues, but if there is anything that can fix it, it is THIS cake! SO gorgeous and ultimately delicious! Plus it is healthy?! What? Okay, NEED this in my life! Pinned! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 20, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Thanks Cheyanne! It certainly made the transition back to real life a lot easier 😉 XO

      Reply
  7. dixya @food, pleasure, and health

    June 20, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    i cant believe this one has just yogurt and apple sauce, what a hearty idea for a cake 🙂

    Reply
  8. Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian

    June 20, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    This looks so amazing! I love anything blueberry and the fact that it doesn't have butter or oil is fantastic! Definitely making this later this week.

    Reply
  9. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom

    June 21, 2016 at 5:27 am

    This looks PERFECT! I have printed the recipe and will try it soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 21, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks Blair! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  10. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen}

    June 21, 2016 at 7:52 am

    Love this! So full of goodness 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 21, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks Emma!

      Reply
  11. Brie

    June 21, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Wow Kathryn! This cake is a total stunner AND full of all kinds of wholesome goodies. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better...CHOCOLATE SAUCE!! Definitely making this to enjoy for Fourth of July breakfast, dessert and of course we'll need a mid-day snack too 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 22, 2016 at 10:11 am

      I love the way you think Brie 😉 Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    June 22, 2016 at 12:25 am

    I'm like you- when we get home from vacation I want to tackle my to do list right away. Good for you for enjoying time with your family at the pool instead! There's always time for chores later, right? 😉

    This cake looks so moist and delicious! I can't resist fresh blueberries this time of year!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 22, 2016 at 10:12 am

      Yup, those chores just wait around for us, don't they?! And I have been positively blueberry obsessed this year!!

      Reply
  13. ALLIE

    August 04, 2016 at 8:10 am

    WE JUST WENT BLUEBERRY PICKING YESTERDAY ! THIS IS A MUST TRY

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      August 04, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Definitely try it Allie! Would love to hear what you think!

      Reply
  14. masala girl

    August 25, 2016 at 11:18 am

    kathryn this sounds so good! i'll definitely be making a version of this for me a my friends. i'll let ya know !!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      August 25, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Yay, I hope you all love it!

      Reply
  15. Kip

    March 02, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Kathryn, can I use all purpose flour (white) instead of white whole wheat flour to make this cake? If yes, is it still 2 cups ? Please advise, thanks.....Kip

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      March 02, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      Hi Kip! Yes, you can substitute regular all purpose flour and yes, it would still be 2 cups. Hope you give this a try!

      Reply
  16. Kip

    March 02, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    Kathryn, thanks for your quick response. Much appreciated......Kip

    Reply
  17. CakenGifts.in

    May 15, 2017 at 4:17 am

    My mother made this cake,it was Fabulous!!!! My whole family enjoyed very much after eating it. Thanks for this amazing recipe……

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 16, 2017 at 10:53 am

      I'm so happy to hear you all enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  18. Malina Rose

    July 15, 2019 at 7:38 am

    Hi! Have you tried to freeze this blueberry cake recipe? I'd like to make it in advance of company coming. Thank you so much!
    Malina

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 16, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      Hi Malina! I believe I have frozen individual slices of leftovers of this cake, but not the whole thing. I think it would work fine though. Just make sure you let it cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and in aluminum foil before placing in the freezer. Oh, and don't add any icing or glazes before freezing it. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  19. Harriette Lozano

    May 10, 2020 at 4:54 am

    Hi Kathryn, I was wondering if you can use banana puree instead of applesauce?

    Reply
  20. leah

    January 07, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    This looks delicious! Will bake it tomorrow. Do the calorie count include the optional icing? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 08, 2021 at 1:37 pm

      I hope you enjoy it! I just checked and the calorie count is for the cake only; it doesn't include the optional icing. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  21. Katie Maita

    September 01, 2023 at 11:23 pm

    I love this cake but it turned out uncooked in the inside a little bit despite cooking it 50 min at 350 degrees. What do you suggest I do since I’d like to try it again? Have you ever used honey instead of sugar to this?

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      September 04, 2023 at 1:12 pm

      Hi Katie! If you used a 9-inch springform pan, it seems like it should have cooked through in 50 minutes. If you use a different size pan, that might make a difference. Or you might need to check your oven temp. If all of that seems right, try adding an extra 5-10 minutes to the bake time.
      I haven't substituted honey in this recipe, but you'd need to make a few other adjustments to the recipe since that would be adding extra liquid and has more sweetness than sugar. Here's a general rule of thumb but again, I haven't tested it for this particular recipe:
      To substitute 1 cup of sugar: Use 2/3 cup honey. Decrease other liquids in the recipe by 1/4 cup, because there's water in the honey too.
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
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