Jul 14 2026

Wheatley Recipe

Time1h 20m
Serves12

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

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 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. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

  6. 6

    Pour into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.

Filling Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 9

    Prepare the Topping

    In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  2. 10

    Spread Over Filling

    Spread the topping mixture evenly over the cream cheese filling.

  3. 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

  1. 12

    Cool

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

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