Wheatley Recipe
Make Wheatley 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
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
- 6
Pour into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 8
Add Filling to the Base
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese filling over the batter in the baking pan. Use a knife to swirl the filling into the batter gently.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 10
Spread Over Filling
Spread the topping mixture evenly over the cream cheese filling.
- 11
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- 12
Cool
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- 13
Serve
Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.