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Blueberry - Lime Curd Cake

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Blueberry - Lime Curd Cake by Vita Arina.
Cake:
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
7 tbsp canola or light olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3)
3 tbsps water
finely grated rind of 2 limes
3 egg yolks
8 egg whites
1 tsp cream of tarttar

Lime curd:
8 large egg yolks
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3-4 limes)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 -2 lemons)
1 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces

Frosting:
2 cups heavy cream
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp gelatin
1/4 cup water

~ 900 ml blueberries

To prepare cake, line bottoms of the 3 (8-inch) cake pans with parchment paper, coat with cooking spray.
Combine 2 cups cake flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk, until well combined.Combine oil, 1/3 cup juice, 3 tbsp water, rind and egg yolks in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add oil mixture to flour mixture, beat with a mixer at medium speed just until smooth.
Place egg whites in a large bowl, beat with with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourthof egg mixture into flour mixture, gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
Divide cake batter equally among prepared pans. Bake at 325F for 20 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, remove from pans. remove wax paper from cake layers. Cool completely on wire rack.

Lime curd:
Beat egg yolks and sugar until light in colour and sugar almost dissolves. Add lime juice and lemon juice, half of the zest, and salt to the egg yolk mixture. Cook in a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon ( be sure to scrape the sides of the pan) until mixture is thick enough to coat back of the spoon ~8-10 minutes. Remove saucepan from the heat. Add butter, stirring until smooth and the remaining zest.Refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 1 hour.

For stabilized whipped cream, combine gelatin and water, allw to soften for 5 minutes, then, dissolve gelatin overlow heat. Gelatin must be liquid , but not warm.
In the chilled bowl beat the cream and sugar just until traces of beater marks begin to show distinctly. Add the gelatin mixture in a teady stream, beating constantly and beat just until stiff peaks form when beater is raised.

To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer on a plate, spread ~ 1/3 of lime curd over cake layer, scatter blueberries. Top with secon layer, 1/3 of lime curd, and blueberries and third layer. Combine the ramining lime curd with whipped cream and spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Garnish with blueberries. 
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S. Gin Photography  Pro User  says:

omg vita, this must have been so good! it looks delicious and refreshing! and everything is blue! i love it! do you deliver?
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speedM  Pro User  says:

blueberries are so good right now, i bet this cake was amazing!
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Lulu & Philippe  Pro User  says:

This is incredible! A glorious cake in a glorious photo!

I can imagine how beautiful your garden must be through your photos :)
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ed ed  Pro User  says:

(i am banging my head against the wall...) this looks so light that it would take off it it wasn't for the blueberries... mmmmmm!
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MeetaK  Pro User  says:

This make me dizzy. Lovely looking cake and a brilliant shot! Well done Vita!
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chilli monster says:

I am hungry looking at this lovely picture.
Oh... blueberries. :)
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D@O says:

oh.................Yumm
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Cake Fun says:

Beautiful! Would you share the recipe?
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Madison McGraw says:

If I didn't have a boyfriend and wasn't strictly hetro, I think I would ask you to marry me after viewing your wonderful baking prowess...thank you for such yummy pictures.
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◦◦►sun☼shiny☺love♥rainbows◄◦◦  Pro User  says:

gimme!
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princess_of_llyr  Pro User  says:

This is just too GORGEOUS! Not only does the recipe sound luscious...but your picture of the cake..... *drool* You're an artsit on so many levels! :)
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systrom says:

oh my god. i want that. haha.
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Vita Arina says:

Sean, aha, by UPS :)))

speedM, ha-ha you should see my husband's pieces, there were huge, yes, it was nice and refreshing

Thank you, Lulu!

ed ed, oh, it hurts! yes, it was light and the taste of lemons-limes goes really well with blueberries :)

MeetA, Thanks!

chilli monster, I love blueberies as well!

apn_w :)

Cake Fun, all right, I'll post it soon :)

madromancier, well, I also like boys, in particular my husband, I think it will be easier just to to bake the cake. :))) Thank you!

princesscp, princess_of_llyr, systrom, Thanks a lot! :)
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Vita Arina says:

Cake Fun, the recipe is added :)
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Dr Tao says:

Looks very spectacular and eye-catching............. Nicely done!


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Dr Tao says:

Thanks a lot for sharing, Ms Vita&C! You are entirely welcome! Have a nice day, BTW!
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Daniel Cormier  Pro User  says:

Ahh, for once someone posts the recipe along with the picture of food!

Looks tasty!
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JusChil'n  Pro User  says:

WOW! After seeing this I pulled my daughter away from the TV. She said it better be good. Based on her reaction of "where's the print button" I think I made up for pulling her off the computer last night to watch the twilight zone (the episode with the Gremlin on the airplane wing). I know what my daughter will be making me for her next punishment. Thanks for sharing the reciepe.
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terri_tu  Pro User  says:

looks so fresh and delicious!
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gardnernewf  Pro User  says:

wow, this looks delicious! Beautiful picture, too! I'm partial to anything citrus, so I may try this.

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creampuffsinvenice  Pro User  says:

That is absolutely gorgeous and mouth-watering!
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fuzuoko  Pro User  says:

That is beautiful, delicious looking, and THANK YOU for the recipe!
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JAEbugs  Pro User  says:

this is a beautiful picture- i love how the background is blurred!

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zenmasterlauren  Pro User  says:

oh wow. this looks so delicious! i soooooooo have to make this! thank you for sharing!
TWTME
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Oliver.  Pro User  says:

Really nice!
woderful colors and nice lighting.
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My Symbiosis  Pro User  says:

This looks to die for! Literally ;>

Thank you for sharing your recipe, and also, way cool food photos :D
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Pockafwye  Pro User  says:

Wow!!!!! I so have to try this. I'm drooling on the keyboard :)
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Lifestyle & Wedding Photographer Kim Long  Pro User  says:

Yep, drooling here, too...
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curlsdiva  Pro User  says:

Thanks for your comment on one of my photos - it brought me here and oh my goodness I'm now hungrier than I've ever been.... You're either a pro food photographer or a pro cook and baker or both... you must be.... Stunning stunning stuff. This one appealed in particular because I've just bought some blueberries.. how can I possibly make humble old muffins with them after seeing this??
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Jeanne8 says:

Sounds fabulous and looks delicious!~
I will have to try this one!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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LenSOP  Pro User  says:

Hummm... I want a piece!! My fav.
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Serjirao [deleted] says:

I'm hungry ! Thank you for the receipe and bravissima for the picture. It really make you feel eating the screen.. From a member ofMiam
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Aapplemint  Pro User  says:

That cakes looks so yummy light and fresh....i think i could eat the whole thing all by myself....I've seen many of your pictures and i must say you are so talented and the icing on your cakes are so perfect and beautiful....i'm such a sloppy mess when it comes to icing...
but keep up the good work...make your blog where u can feature all your pictures and recipes and can even have a news letter...it'll be a big hit.
I'd reccomed you see blogs like www.nordljus.co.uk/en/,
shewhoeats.blogspot.com/...lemme know what you think.
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Vita Arina says:

Thank you, thank you for your comments and faves!

Blue Lemon, thanks for the compliments! :))) I have already food- blog, but I keep it just for not to forget the recipes :) And I follow these two wonderful blogs you mentioned as well. They are great source of inspiration for me :)
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dilek'ce says:

Hi Vita, I am a big fan from your pics and food! I baked a similiar cake inspirated of yours weeks ago. So I saw - recognized today a turkish site which used this pic in their header. May be they were allowed. I only wanted to say it !
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Vita Arina says:

Hi, dilek'ce! No, nobody asked me for permission to use my photos, so it is something new for me. Thank you for telling me, I'm going to contact them :)
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AsianTulip says:

Mmmmmmm.................!
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jellybeanjill13  Pro User  says:

Looks beautiful & sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe, I'll have to make an attempt : )
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PhilWestcott  Pro User  says:

wow, that looks amazing! Great image, im sure it tastes just as good as it looks! Keep up the good work!
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Davescunningplan  Pro User  says:

I love this and all your food shots, you have real talent!
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huddle formation says:

That's gorgeous... I want a taste. wow.
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maricaseruvatu says:

want to eat it rite now. it looks so light & rich. Yummy!!!
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I think your photo is great
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Patflinschrod  Pro User  says:

This looks so good!
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katarinamakmuri says:

oh oh god now that is just cruel
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MadMan the Mighty  Pro User  says:

Excellent shot. One of the few blue foods in nature too. :)
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Shiin says:

What a great shot!!i love this!!
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Meg&Fred  Pro User  says:

wow this looks sensational!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called سفرة دايمة, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of Food, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Cambodian Solja And Wat Brap says:

I want to spit on it (y) Great success!(y)
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omski says:

Dear mame,

This cake looks awesome, is there anyway to send this recipe, the blog seems to be invite only and I REALLY wanna try this cake. This place has turned into CookBook 2.0 for me and this cake looks killer. Something, please, maybe recipe by PM ? Anything, this looks so light and fluffy. Sorry for drawling on and on about this, I'm just sorta excited by the cake. Ahhh lol sorry for any inconvenience and have a nice day !
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Vita Arina says:

omski, the link is working now, but, please forgive the horrible look of the blog :)
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pamplemousse26 says:

I have the same question -- your blog is invite only! My husband has fallen in love with this cake, and i must try it. Can you help me?
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Vita Arina says:

pamplemousse26, I posted the recipe here :)
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Miss Bliss 55  Pro User  says:

It looks wonderful!
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David O Shantz  Pro User  says:

That's a lot of ammo -but do you have an effective delivery device?

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persisting stars  Pro User  says:

I am SO going to make this:)

I love cake for breakfast:)
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Fat Girl Recipes, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Dessert Heaven, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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qacki says:

great shot,. looks good ! :)
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♥ ttsgnsing ♡ says:

goood
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In Cucina Con Me says:

This recipe is wonderful !!! Can i have one piece ??? :-)
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Day into Night says:

This sounds and looks sooo good!
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ginnerobot  Pro User  says:

This looks beyond delicious
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lauwil243  Pro User  says:

Thanks for posting the recipe. It looks delicious.
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Unquenchable Laughter says:

Oh my goodness, this looks so yummy. If I wasn't a lazy bum, I would go and make this cake right now.
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Mari Salinas says:

That's gorgeous... I want a taste. wow. [2]

it looks reeeeally delicious!
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shalumette says:

beautiful.
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Foodista, and we'd love to have you over and share this fantastic photo with us.

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Hi! I have a group called Food Photography =) and I would love it if you would join and post this picture (and any other food pictures) to the group! =)
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hkloveslife  Pro User  says:

Wow, sounds great!
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makinai  Pro User  says:

yummy!
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mrok1970 says:

superb photo!
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world watcher says:

I almost chipped my tooth...biting the screen
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jasonjerbil  Pro User  says:

just stumbled across this, gonna have to make, eat that now too, mmmmmmm
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Retrocurious  Pro User  says:

Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. I can't wait to try this. Beautiful!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called pretty sweets, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Michelle in Ireland  Pro User  says:

AW YEAH!
this looks lime (or blueberry) tastic!
yummy!



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feedmeee!!!  Pro User  says:

Ffffffeeeeeeeeeeeedddddddd mmmmmmeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
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Sweet On You  Pro User  says:

This looks incredible! I cant wait to try it, bless you & thank you for sharing the recipe!!!!
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mexycan says:

Okay, now you have me feasting for this, with only a pint of blueberries in my house, LOL! Well done, THANKS!
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Looks so light and yummy!
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emiliehe says:

Love the tones on this photo :) I'm sure lime and blueberries are a GREAT combo!
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