Lemon Layer Cake with Curd and Blueberries

Lemon Layer Cake with Curd and Blueberries

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  • Summary

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

    Ingredients

    • 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

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 10
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 297 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 8 g 11.76%
    • Saturated Fat: 1 g 2.88%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0.08%
    • Sodium: 289 mg 12.05%
    • Calcium: 56 mg 5.59%
    • Potassium: 47 mg 1.34%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 2 mg 9%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 1 g 5.52%
    • Sugar: 33 g
    • Protein: 2 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 1 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
    • Vitamin A 0.76%
    • Vitamin C 13.93%
    • Vitamin D 1.25%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat1
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs2
    • Exchange - Starch1
    • Exchange - Vegetables0
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total1 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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