Jul 14 2026

Montpellier Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves12

Make Montpellier 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

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baking Dish

    Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Mixing the Batter

  1. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. 4

    Add Eggs

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

  3. 5

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, lemon zest, and almond extract.

  4. 6

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.

  5. 7

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 8

    Pour Batter into Dish

    Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

  2. 9

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serving

  1. 10

    Cool and Dust

    Allow to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, dust the top with powdered sugar.

  2. 11

    Add Toppings

    Top with fresh berries and garnish with mint leaves as desired before serving.

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