Creamy Curd Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• For the Curd Filling:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Instructions:

Make the Curd Filling:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
2. Cook Over Low Heat: Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
3. Add Butter: Remove from heat and whisk in butter, one cube at a time, until melted and incorporated.
4. Strain and Cool: Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Let it cool completely before using.

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. ¹
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour Batter and Add Curd: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Dollop the cooled curd evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the curd, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a lemon glaze for extra flavor.

Enjoy your delicious creamy curd cake!