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![]() ![]() Make sure to prepare this cake at least one day in advance to achieve the best texture. For an easy and festive presentation, pile fresh strawberries in the middle and top with a twist of orange zest. Prep time: 20 - 25 minutes
Baking time: 30 - 35 minutes
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Cookies
Topping:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until very fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter in several alternating additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Scrape the bowl as needed to ensure that all of the ingredients are well incorporated. Carefully spoon flour into measuring cups and level with a knife.* In separate bowl sift in the flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to cocoa mixture, beat until well blended. Pour/spoon mixture into pan. To Make The Topping: Place cream cheese into mixing bowl and beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Slowly add cornstarch, orange extract, condensed milk and egg. Beat until smooth. Exchange beater for wire whisk and whisk for 20-30 seconds to insure smoothness. Spread over batter moving pan around to spread topping evenly making sure to get in the corners. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, until topping is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. *Do not simply scoop out flour with measuring cups as this compacts the flour and adds more flour than is needed to the batter making it very heavy. Spooning the flour helps keep recipes light and ensures the correct amount of flour is used. Calories 169; Protein 5g; Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 3g; Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 106mg; Vitamin A 4% DV; Calcium 7% DV |
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