Mother’s Muse Recipe
Make Mother’s Muse Recipe in just 1h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Filling
Topping
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Add Sour Cream and Flavorings
Mix in the sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the filling is well blended and creamy.
- 9
Layer Filling
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Baking and Topping
- 10
Bake the Dish
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 11
Cool and Top
Let the dish cool completely. Once cooled, top with fresh berries and mint leaves. Drizzle with honey just before serving.
