Lemon Cake with Berries
This Lemon Cake with Berries is a bright and zesty dessert, perfect for lemon lovers and berry enthusiasts alike. The moist cake base, paired with a rich, homemade lemon cream and juicy berries, creates a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors. It's the ultimate treat for a spring or summer gathering, or whenever you're in the mood for a fruity, citrusy dessert.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Cream
- 100 ml lemon juice
- 250 ml milk
- 180 g sugar
- 50 g cornstarch
- 1 lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
For the Cake Base
- 200 g all-purpose flour (farina)
- 30 g potato starch
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 200 ml milk
- 40 g melted butter
- 1 lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
- 1 sachet baking powder (around 16 g)
- 200 g fresh or frozen berries
Instructions
Prepare the Lemon Cream
- In a saucepan, combine milk, lemon juice, grated lemon zest, and cornstarch. Stir well until all lumps dissolve. Cook on low heat while stirring continuously.
- Once the mixture begins to thicken, add the egg yolks and continue to cook, stirring until a thick cream forms.
- Remove from heat and let the lemon cream cool.
Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) in static mode. Melt the butter and let it cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the melted butter and milk, and continue to mix.
- Add the grated lemon zest, flour, potato starch, and baking powder, mixing until you have a smooth batter.
First Bake
- Line a 22 cm baking pan with parchment paper and pour in more than half of the cake batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Add the Filling
- Remove the partially baked cake from the oven and spread the prepared lemon cream evenly over the top. Scatter the fresh or frozen berries over the cream.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream and berries, making sure to cover the filling.
Second Bake
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the cake is golden and cooked through.
Cool and Enjoy
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. Enjoy this luscious lemon and berry-filled cake!
Notes
- Make sure the lemon cream is completely cool before adding it to the cake.
- Frozen berries can be used directly without thawing, but fresh berries work best for a brighter flavor.