Blueberry Lemon Creme Cake (Print Version)

Moist cake layered with blueberries and lemon, finished with a fluffy citrus cream topping.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 190 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
05 - 115 grams unsalted butter, softened
06 - 200 grams granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 240 grams sour cream
12 - 220 grams fresh blueberries, or thawed and drained if frozen

→ Lemon Creme Topping

13 - 240 millilitres heavy cream
14 - 67 grams granulated sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease and flour a 23x23 centimetre baking pan or equivalent sized pan.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and sour cream to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix only until just combined.
06 - Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, taking care not to crush them.
07 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
08 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
09 - Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for several minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
10 - While the cake cools, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until it begins to thicken. Gradually add the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then whip until soft peaks form.
11 - Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the Lemon Creme Topping over the top. Slice and serve.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, ensure the cake is completely cool before applying the topping to prevent melting. Fresh lemon zest enhances the citrus flavour.

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