Description
A delightful dessert that combines layers of buttery cake, airy yogurt mousse, and a tart blueberry compote, capturing the essence of spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup milk
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for compote)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream 1 cup of unsalted butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Combine 2 cups of cake flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with 1 cup of milk until just combined.
- Fold in the zest of one lemon and a splash of its juice.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the mousse by blending 2 cups of blueberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and simmering over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Cool and blend until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by spreading yogurt mousse on the first layer, followed by blueberry compote, then top with the second layer and frost with remaining mousse.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Use fresh blueberries for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: blueberry cake, mousse cake, dessert recipe, summer dessert, family favorite