Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIl Fornaio SacramentoPalo Alto Recipe

Palo Alto Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Make Palo Alto 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 Enhancers

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Sugar and Eggs

    In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs together until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the vanilla extract and milk to the sugar mixture and mix well.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Incorporate Flavor Enhancers

    Fold in the lemon zest and blueberries gently, making sure they are evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 7

    Pour Mixture into Pan

    Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread it evenly.

  2. 8

    Bake

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

  3. 9

    Cool and Dust

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

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