Quick Lemon Cream and Fruit Cake
This Quick Lemon Cream and Fruit Cake is a refreshing, zesty dessert perfect for any occasion! The combination of a moist, fluffy cake base with rich homemade lemon cream and a vibrant array of fresh fruit makes this cake a delight to both the eyes and taste buds. The sweet and tart flavors blend harmoniously for a dessert that’s as light as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
Quick Lemon Cream
- 250 ml Milk
- Grated lemon peel From 1 lemon
- 1 Egg
- 25 g All-purpose flour (farina)
- 80 g Sugar
Cake Base
- 270 g All-purpose flour (farina)
- 120 g Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 250 ml Greek yogurt
- 100 ml Vegetable oil
- Grated lemon peel From 1 lemon
- 16 g Baking powder 1 sachet
For Decoration
- 500 g Fresh fruit Berries, peaches, apples, or any fruit of choice
- Granulated sugar For sprinkling, q.b. (quantity enough)
Instructions
Prepare the Quick Lemon Cream
- Pour the milk, grated lemon peel, egg, flour, and sugar into a saucepan. Mix well using a hand whisk until smooth.
- Place the saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly until the cream thickens.
- Once thickened, transfer the cream to a container and cover it with cling film, ensuring it touches the surface of the cream to avoid forming a skin. Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Cake Base
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) in static mode.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the oil, Greek yogurt, and grated lemon peel, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing until you have a smooth and lump-free batter.
- Line a 25/30 cm baking pan with baking paper and pour the batter into the pan.
Assemble and Bake
- Spoon the cooled lemon cream over the cake batter, gently spreading it over the surface.
- Decorate the top with your choice of fresh fruit.
- Sprinkle a little granulated sugar over the fruit.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cake is golden and fully set.
Serve
- Once baked, let the cake cool before serving. Slice and enjoy this fresh and zesty treat!
Notes
- To prevent a skin from forming on the lemon cream, make sure the cling film touches the surface.
- Feel free to use any fresh fruit of your choice for decorating the cake!