The Julia Recipe
Make The Julia 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
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 2
- 3
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Mixing
- 4
- 5
Combine wet and dry mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
Baking
- 6
Pour batter into the pan
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Add blueberries
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries into the batter, reserving a few for topping.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Finishing Touches
- 9
Cool the cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- 10
Prepare topping
In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and lemon zest. Once the cake is cool, sprinkle with the mixture and garnish with reserved blueberries.
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Serve
Slice the cake and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Julia cake!