Stella Recipe
Make Stella Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Filling
Method
Base Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing it lightly with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Wet Ingredients Preparation
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Allow it to cool slightly before adding it to the mixture.
Combine Ingredients
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Prepare the Filling
Make Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Assemble and Bake
Layer the Batter and Filling
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the batter, then top with the remaining batter.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
