Blueberry Lemon Creme Cake
Indulge your senses in the exquisite world of baking with the delightful Blueberry Lemon Creme Cake. This culinary masterpiece combines the freshness of blueberries, the zing of lemons, and the creamy richness of a luscious topping. As an avid baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe promises a delightful experience for your taste buds.
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Ingredients:
Ingredients | Amount |
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All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups |
Baking powder | 1 ½ teaspoons |
Baking soda | ½ teaspoon |
Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
Unsalted butter, softened | ½ cup |
Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
Large eggs | 2 |
Lemon zest | 1 tablespoon |
Fresh lemon juice | 2 tablespoons |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Sour cream | 1 cup |
Fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed, and drained) | 1 ½ cups |
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or a similar-sized cake pan.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry ingredient mixture aside.
- Wet Ingredients: In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporating Flavors: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Perfect Blend: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Blueberry Bliss: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Baking Magic: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Creating the Lemon Creme Topping:
- Whipping Cream: While the cake is baking, prepare the Lemon Creme Topping. In a medium mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until it begins to thicken.
- Sweetening the Mix: Add the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, continuing to whip until soft peaks form.
- Finishing Touch: Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Crowning Glory: Once cooled, spread the Lemon Creme Topping over the top of the cake.