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Blueberry Chamomile Naked Cake

Blueberry Chamomile Naked Cake embraces its simplicity, showcasing those moist layers like a proud peacock. The sprinkle of edible chamomile blossoms crowns this creation, making it a true masterpiece that's as lovely as a spring morning. This cake is visually Stunning and Equally delicious.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 28

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (such as Fage Greek Yoghurt 5%)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (396g)
  • 1 Tbls vanilla bean paste
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (full fat)
  • 3 3/4 cups all purpose flour (532.5g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup high quality blueberry jam
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • honey (for drizzling Optional)
  • Chamomile Cream (steep the cream and tea bags the day before making cake)

Chamomile Cream - (steep the cream and tea bags the day before making the cake)

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 chamomile tea bags
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter/spray with cooking spray.


  • 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand-held mixer) beat together the canola oil, yogurt, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and buttermilk. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined. 

3. Pour the batter among the
  • 3 cake pans; then gently swirl in the blueberry jam, leaving large streaks and not fully incorporating the jam. Bake for 28-30 minutes, until the tops are just set and no longer wiggly in the center. Remove and let cool for five minutes, then run a knife around the edges of the pan and turn the cakes out onto a cooling rack. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.


  • 4. Make this the day before. To make the chamomile cream. Add 1 cup cream to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, but do not boil, simmer 1 minute and remove from the heat. Add the tea bags, cover, and steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove the tea bag and place the cream in the fridge to chill completely. Be sure to measure cream again and add if needed for 2 full cups of cream. Next day, beat the cream cheese in a stand mixer until fluffy, add the chilled chamomile cream and the remaining 1 cup of cream and whip until stiff peaks form. Stir in the powdered sugar. Keep stored in the fridge.
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5. To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand and drizzle lightly with honey. Spread 1/3 of the chamomile cream over the cake and add a handful of fresh blueberries Repeat with the remaining 2 cake layers. Be careful not to overfill your layers with fruit or the cake will be hard to slice. Serve or store in the fridge for up to 1 day. If desired, decorate the cake with chamomile flowers.

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Author:  Tieghan Gerard
Keyword Cake