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Easter calls for a table full of color, togetherness and something delicious to enjoy. This cake with lemon curd and fresh berries is bright, light and perfect for the spring feeling of the Easter days. Serve the cake in pretty small bowls for an extra festive presentation, so everyone has their own portion. Need more inspiration? Check out our selection for Easter and make it an unforgettable moment.

Recipe

Easter cake with lemon curd and fresh berries

This airy Easter cake with creamy lemon curd and colorful berries is exactly the dessert the Easter table is waiting for. Fresh, cheerful and surprisingly easy to make.

Course Dessert
Kitchen Dutch
Servings 8 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time 30 min
Time in oven 30 min
Cooling time 30 min
Total 90 min

Equipment

  • 22 cm springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack
  • Small bowls
  • Sieve

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 150 g self-rising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 80 g butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • For the lemon curd: 3 lemons (zest and juice)
  • 150 g sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 80 g butter, diced
  • 300 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
  • 200 g mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

How do you make an Easter cake with lemon curd and fresh berries?

    1. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a 22 cm springform pan with baking paper and lightly butter the sides.
    2. Beat the eggs with the sugar in a large bowl until light and pale yellow; this takes about 5 minutes with a mixer.
    3. Sift the flour and baking powder over the egg mixture and fold gently so you keep the air in.
    4. Add the melted butter and lemon juice and fold gently through the batter once more.
    5. Pour the batter into the springform pan and bake the cake for 25 to 30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a cooling rack.
    6. Meanwhile make the lemon curd: put the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously with a whisk until the mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
    7. Whip the cream until stiff with one tablespoon powdered sugar. Slice the cooled cake horizontally in half and spread the bottom layer generously with lemon curd and half of the whipped cream.
    8. Place the top layer back on, spread with the remaining whipped cream and top with fresh berries. Dust with a little powdered sugar for a festive finish.
    9. Cut the cake into slices and serve each portion in a small bowl for a beautiful Easter table presentation.

The lemon curd is the real star of this recipe. It’s bright, creamy and gives the cake exactly that springlike flavor that belongs with Easter. Make the curd a day ahead so you can work quickly on the day itself and have more time to enjoy with the people around you.

Serve the cake slices in colorful little bowls for a cheerful Easter table that immediately stands out. Pretty bowls make the difference between just serving and really creating a moment. Choose colors that suit the spring season and enjoy this tasty Easter dessert together.

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