Description
This Blueberry Orange Brunch Cake layers soft, citrus-scented sponge with fluffy whipped cream, fresh blueberries, agave syrup, and crunchy pistachios for the ultimate morning indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- Zest from 2 oranges
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the whipped cream over it and add some blueberries.
- Top with the second cake layer. Spread remaining whipped cream over the top.
- Garnish with blueberries, agave drizzle, and chopped pistachios. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Chill your mixing bowl before whipping the cream.
- Fresh blueberries work better than frozen to avoid extra moisture.
- Orange zest should be finely grated for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: blueberry cake, brunch cake, orange cake, whipped cream cake, pistachio dessert