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Lemon Berry Cake

Lemon Berry Cake
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Lemon Berry Cake is a vibrant and refreshing dessert that beautifully combines fluffy lemon sponge cake with sweet mixed berry jam and creamy frosting. This delightful cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to summer picnics. Each slice bursts with zesty lemon flavor and fresh berry goodness, making it an irresistible treat for family and friends. With its stunning presentation adorned with fresh berries, this cake not only tastes incredible but also looks impressive on any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • 1 ½ cups cake flour
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for berry jam)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for berry jam)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for berry jam)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (for berry jam)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for berry jam)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (for cake)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for cake)
  • 1 ¼ cups (162g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Fresh berries (optional – for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the berry jam by cooking berries with sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon zest, and juice in a saucepan until thickened. Cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans.
  3. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; set aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then mix in oil and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the egg mixture; fold in lemon zest and juice gently.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually blend in powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
  8. Assemble the cake by spreading berry jam between layers and frosting the top and sides.

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