Blue Monday Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Blue Topping
Whipped Cream
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Base
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Blue Topping Preparation
- 7
Prepare Blueberries
In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and granulated sugar. Stir gently to coat the blueberries.
- 8
Cook the Topping
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Blue Monday
Once the cake base is cool, spread the blueberry topping evenly over the cake. Top with generous dollops of whipped cream.
- 11
Serve
Slice and serve your Blue Monday cake immediately, garnished with extra blueberries if desired.
