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Blueberry Orange Layer Cake
Blueberry-rich ricotta cake layered with a bright mascarpone-vanilla frosting.
- Time
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield
- Makes one 7-inch layer cake
- Level
- Intermediate
Behind the recipe
A little story before we cook
This Blueberry Orange Layer Cake is made for spring celebrations and afternoons with friends and family. Juicy blueberries run through tender ricotta layers, while orange and lime keep the mascarpone frosting vibrant, refreshing, and never overly sweet.
Method
Make it
- 01
Prepare the pans
Heat the oven to 350°F. Coat two 7-inch springform pans with nonstick spray.
- 02
Mix the cake
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir in the cane sugar. In another bowl combine the eggs, melted butter, orange zest, orange extract, vanilla, lime juice, and ricotta. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula. Gently fold in the frozen blueberries without crushing them.
- 03
Bake and cool
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 45 minutes. Let both layers cool completely before removing them from the pans.
- 04
Make the frosting
Whip the heavy cream on medium to medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Add the mascarpone and continue mixing on medium. Gradually add the confectioners sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar; mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- 05
Assemble
Once the cake layers are completely cool, sandwich and cover them with the chilled mascarpone frosting. Decorate as desired and refrigerate until serving.
Lion Chef note
Use frozen blueberries directly from the freezer so they remain intact and do not tint the batter blue.
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The story that stays with the dish
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Why this one matters
This Blueberry Orange Layer Cake is made for spring celebrations and afternoons with friends and family. Juicy blueberries run through tender ricotta layers, while orange and lime keep the mascarpone frosting vibrant, refreshing, and never overly sweet.
The detail that makes the difference
Use frozen blueberries directly from the freezer so they remain intact and do not tint the batter blue.