LEMON TEA CAKE WITH BLUEBERRY-RED WINE SAUCE

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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Blueberry     Lemon     Red Wine     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

Sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cake
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Stir water, sugar, dry red wine, fresh lemon juice and cornstarch in medium saucepan over medium heat until cornstarch dissolves and mixture boils. Add blueberries. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat back of spoon, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in spices. Cool.
  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 8-inch square glass baking dish with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Line bottom of baking dish with parchment paper. Spray parchment with vegetable oil spray. Dust dish and parchment with flour. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in grated lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Sift cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Mix dry ingredients into butter mixture alternately with sour cream.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake on rack 10 minutes. Cut around sides of cake. Turn out onto rack. Peel off paper. Turn cake over. Cool. (Sauce and cake can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate sauce; wrap cake in aluminum foil and store at room temperature.)
  • Cut cake into triangles; arrange on plates. Spoon sauce over.

Ola Joey
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Derby Boy
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the tangy lemon flavor and the sweet blueberry sauce.


MACRO KACHUPA
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your repertoire.


Mike Highsmith
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


bimal kumar
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This cake is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the blueberry sauce is a delightful addition.


Zia Waly
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I love the combination of lemon and blueberries in this cake. The sauce is a nice touch too.


Bidur Pokharel
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


NEXFEX MANISH
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake.


Muhammad Kasim
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I made this cake exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Morris Norman
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover blueberries. I also love that it's not too sweet.


Hassanansari120 Hassanansari120
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I'm not a big fan of lemon cakes, but this one changed my mind. The blueberry red wine sauce is amazing!


Ajax_muqdishawi Ajax_muqdishawi
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special dinner party, but it's also simple enough for a weeknight dessert.


Melissa Foreman
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


ahidul sharif
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This is one of the best lemon cakes I've ever had. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the cake is moist and fluffy.


Stephen Hose
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. It's definitely a keeper!


Kelly Candy
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This cake is a winner! The blueberry red wine sauce is a perfect complement to the citrus flavors in the cake.