Best 5 Mary Ann Cake With Lemon Curd And Blueberries Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Mary Ann Cake, a classic Southern treat that combines the zesty flavors of lemon curd and the vibrant sweetness of blueberries. This delectable cake is a symphony of textures, with a moist and fluffy vanilla sponge that perfectly complements the tangy lemon curd and the burst of juicy blueberries. As you savor each bite, the refreshing citrus notes dance on your palate, while the blueberries add a burst of summery sweetness. This recipe is a true testament to the art of baking, showcasing the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure that will result in a stunning Mary Ann Cake, ready to grace any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BLUEBERRY-ALMOND CAKE WITH LEMON CURD



Blueberry-Almond Cake with Lemon Curd image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
2 1/4 cups cake flour, plus more for the pans
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
3/4 cup milk
2 cups fresh blueberries (about 1 pint)
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup lemon curd
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Butter the parchment and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Beat the butter in a separate large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated, then add the vanilla and almond extracts. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the milk; beat until just smooth, 2 minutes.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans and sprinkle each with 1 cup blueberries. Bake until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pans on a rack, then invert the cakes onto the rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until lightly golden, about 10 minutes; set aside. Beat the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently fold in the lemon curd, leaving some yellow streaks. Spread the cream mixture over 1 layer of cake almost to the edge. Place the second cake layer on top and gently press; refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Before serving, whisk the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar with the lemon juice in a medium bowl until it forms a smooth glaze. (Add 1 or 2 drops of water if it's too thick.) Pour the glaze over the center of the cake and spread with a spatula or spoon to the edge, allowing some to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds.

MARY ANN CAKE WITH LEMON CURD AND BLUEBERRIES RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Mary Ann Cake With Lemon Curd And Blueberries Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
16 tablespoons unsalted butter - (2 sticks) room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup milk
2 cups lemon curd
1 1/2 cups blueberries
Confectioners' sugar - (optional) for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a Mary Ann cake pan. Over a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until blended. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the flour, beating just until blended and no lumps of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the cake out onto the rack and let cool completely, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, spoon the lemon curd into the well of the cake, spreading it to the edges. Arrange the blueberries on top of the curd. Dust the cake with confectioners' sugar. This recipe yields 12 to 16 servings.

LEMON CURD & BLUEBERRY LOAF CAKE



Lemon curd & blueberry loaf cake image

Kids can help make this simple springtime treat - delicious with extra lemon curd and yogurt as a pud, or serve with a cuppa

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h35m

Yield Cuts into 8-10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

175g softened butter , plus extra for greasing
500ml tub Greek yogurt (you need 100ml/3.5fl oz in the cake, the rest to serve)
300g jar good lemon curd (you need 2 tbsp in the cake, the rest to serve)
3 eggs
zest and juice 1 lemon , plus extra zest to serve, if you like
200g self-raising flour
175g golden caster sugar
200g punnet of blueberries (you need 85g/3oz in the cake, the rest to serve)
140g icing sugar
edible flowers , such as purple or yellow primroses, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease a 2lb loaf tin and line with a long strip of baking parchment. Put 100g yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon curd, the softened butter, eggs, lemon zest, flour and caster sugar into a large mixing bowl. Quickly mix with an electric whisk until the batter just comes together. Scrape half into the prepared tin. Weigh 85g blueberries from the punnet and sprinkle half into the tin, scrape the rest of the batter on top, then scatter the other half of the 85g berries on top. Bake for 1 hr 10 mins-1 hr 15 mins until golden, and a skewer poked into the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool in the tin, then carefully lift onto a serving plate to ice. Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and stir in enough lemon juice to make a thick, smooth icing. Spread over the top of the cake, then decorate with lemon zest and edible flowers, if you like. Serve in slices with extra lemon curd, Greek yogurt and blueberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 96 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 65 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.86 milligram of sodium

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND MARY ANN CAKE



Chocolate-Almond Mary Ann Cake image

Laced with semisweet chocolate chips, this luscious cake is topped with ganache, a rich smooth mixture of melted chocolate and cream. A sprinkling of toasted almonds adds the finishing touch. The cake will keep at room temperature for up to 4 days, store under a covered cake dome. The "Mary Ann Pan" was first introduced in the United States in 1921. The "Mary Ann's Cake Shell Pans" were designed to bake light cake shells to hold everything from fresh fruit to rich custards. Said pan produces one round cake with fluted sides and an inverted well for spooning in whipped cream, fruit curds, custard, fresh fruit or even ice cream. Willimas-Sonoma no longer carry the Mary Ann cake pans but you can find them at Amazon. com or Crate and Barrel. Williams Sonoma Kitchens, April 12, 2005 &/or Diana's Desserts. There is a cooling time of about 2 hrs.

Provided by Manami

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup Amaretto, di saronno
1 3/4 cups boiling water
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 350°F
  • Grease a Mary Ann cake pan and dust with cocoa powder.
  • TO MAKE THE CAKE:.
  • Over a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup cocoa, the sugar, the Amaretto and boiling water.
  • Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs and vanilla.
  • Pour into the cocoa mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Whisk in the flour mixture in two additions.
  • Pour the batter through a fine-mesh sieve into the prepared pan and stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Bake until the cake springs back when gently touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Tap the pan gently on a work surface, invert the pan onto the rack and lift off the pan.
  • Let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • TO MAKE THE GANACHE:.
  • Put the chocolate in a small bowl.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the cream until bubbles form around the edges of the pan.
  • Pour the cream over the chocolate.
  • Let stand for 1 minute, then slowly whisk until smooth.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before using.
  • Pour the ganache into the well of the cake.
  • Using an offset spatula, spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the almonds in a 1-inch-wide band around the outside edge of the ganache.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to set the ganache.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 92.5, Sodium 501.5, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 45.8, Protein 8

LEMON LAYER CAKE WITH CURD AND BLUEBERRIES



Lemon Layer Cake with Curd and Blueberries image

Layered and light, the tiers of this lemon cake with curd call for cholesterol-free egg whites and skim milk; the berries in between are thought to be brain boosters.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

Vegetable oil, cooking spray
1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup skim milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon, plus 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups blueberries, lightly crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the cake: Coat two 8-by-1 1/2-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment. Spray parchment; set aside.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk together 1/4 cup sugar, the milk, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Put egg whites into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until foamy. Raise speed to medium-high. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Add half of the flour mixture to the milk mixture; whisk until smooth. Fold in remaining flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the egg white mixture. Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Turn out cakes onto rack. Remove parchment; reinvert. Let cool completely.
  • Make the lemon curd: Put egg yolks into a medium heatproof bowl; set aside. Whisk together lemon zest, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Add 1 1/2 cups water and the lemon juice; whisk until sugar and cornstarch have dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; gradually whisk one-third of the lemon mixture into the reserved egg yolks. Pour mixture into pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a bowl; place plastic wrap directly on surface. Refrigerate until firm and cold, at least 1 hour (up to 1 day).
  • Fold blueberries into curd; set aside. Trim top and bottom of one cake to be flat. Cut each cake in half horizontally. Set untrimmed bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup curd. Repeat with trimmed halves for second and third layers. Top with untrimmed top layer. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 g, Cholesterol 82 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 278 g

Tips:

- To make the perfect lemon curd, whisk the eggs, sugar, and lemon zest in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir constantly until the mixture has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. - For the Mary Ann cake, use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure they blend together smoothly. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time. - To achieve a moist and tender crumb, do not overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake. - For the blueberry topping, use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture. Toss the blueberries with a little sugar and cornstarch to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake. - Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

Mary Ann cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, tangy lemon curd filling, and sweet blueberry topping, this cake is sure to be a hit. By following these tips, you can easily make a delicious Mary Ann cake that your friends and family will love.

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