Borges Recipe
Make Borges Recipe in just 1h 30m. 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
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Pour into Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Layer Filling
Once the cake base is baked and cooled, spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the top.
Topping Preparation
- 9
- 10
Top Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the cream cheese filling. Top with chocolate shavings.
Final Steps
- 11
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving to allow the flavors to meld.
