Easy New England Blueberry Custard Layer Cake Recipe
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Indulge in New England blueberry custard layer cake This easy recipe creates a delicious beautiful dessert Simple tech impressive results
Total Time:3 hours 15 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
6 large egg yolks
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and milk, beat until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth. Divide batter, bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Combine blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let cool slightly.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread custard evenly. Top with half of the blueberry topping. Place the second cake layer on top. Spread remaining custard. Spoon remaining blueberry topping. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
