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Blueberry Custard Cake


  • Author: Patricia Walker
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist sponge cake layered with silky custard and fresh blueberries, perfect for dessert or special occasions.


Ingredients

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  • Custard Layer: 2 cups full-fat milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Cake Layer: ½ cup yogurt
  • ¼ cup oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. For custard, whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch. Heat milk with butter until warm, then slowly mix into yolks. Cook on medium until thickened. Set aside.
  3. For cake, whisk yogurt, oil, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add egg and mix.
  4. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries.
  5. Pour half the batter into pan, spread custard evenly, then top with remaining batter.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use frozen blueberries without thawing to prevent bleeding.
  • Custard can be made ahead and chilled for faster assembly.
  • Optional: dust top with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Store covered in fridge for 2–3 days.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 26 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

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