Lemon Layer Cake with Curd and Blueberries

Ingredients

Serves 10

  • FOR THE CAKE
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • FOR THE LEMON CURD
  • 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon, plus 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups blueberries, lightly crushed

Description

Layered And Light The Tiers Of This Cake Call For Cholesterol-free Egg Whites And Skim Milk; The Berries In Between Are Thought To Be Brain Boosters.

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