Jul 14 2026

Stella Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Make Stella Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Ingredients

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Flavorings

    Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Baking

  1. 6

    Prepare the Baking Pan

    Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 7

    Pour Batter into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

  3. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Finishing Touches

  1. 9

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. 10

    Add Toppings

    Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries before serving.

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