"Bubbles Cake" Is One of the Czech Desserts My Mother-in-Law Passed Down to Me

"Bubbles Cake" Is One of the Czech Desserts My Mother-in-Law Passed Down to Me

15 servings
Bublanina is an airy sponge cake that’s made with berries or seasonal fruits. Here's why I think it's the perfect summer dessert.

Ingredients

  • butter softened
    1 tbsp
  • fine dry bread crumbs
    2 tbsp
  • eggs

    room temperature

    3
  • granulated sugar
    1 c
  • all-purpose flour
    2 c
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • heavy cream
    1 c
  • vanilla
    1 tsp
  • lemon zest
    1 tbsp
  • fresh strawberries

    hulled and halved leghthwise

    3 c
  • powdered sugar

    optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep Pan Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with butter. Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs to coat.

  2. 2

    Make Egg Mixture In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat eggs until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until lemon colored, increased in volume, and the whisk lifted out of the mixture holds a ribbon on the surface, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finish Batter On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat in cream and vanilla. When combined, stir in lemon zest.

  4. 4

    Bake and Cool Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Top evenly with strawberries cut side down. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired dust generously with powdered sugar.

"Bubbles Cake" Is One of the Czech Desserts My Mother-in-Law Passed Down to Me

"Bubbles Cake" Is One of the Czech Desserts My Mother-in-Law Passed Down to Me

50 min15 servings203 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a light, fruity dessert that’s effortlessly elegant and reminiscent of cherished family recipes? This "Bubbles Cake" (Bublanina) is an airy sponge cake, a delightful tradition perfect for any summer gathering.

This recipe shines by combining a remarkably airy sponge cake base with the vibrant burst of fresh seasonal fruit. The inclusion of heavy cream and lemon zest ensures a tender crumb and a bright, balanced flavor that truly makes it a quintessential summer dessert.

Prepare for a dessert that feels both light and satisfying. Each slice offers a tender, moist crumb, dotted with juicy, slightly softened strawberries that release their sweet essence. The subtle hint of lemon brightens the overall profile, making every bite refreshing and not overly sweet. It’s a beautifully simple cake that celebrates the best of summer’s bounty, yielding 15 servings at 203 calories each.

  • Feel free to swap the fresh strawberries for other seasonal fruits like blueberries, pitted cherries, or sliced peaches.
  • For a different citrus note, orange zest can be used instead of lemon zest.
  • While the recipe calls for heavy cream, in a pinch, whole milk could be considered for a slightly less rich texture, but the cream truly enhances the crumb.

This Bubbles Cake is ideal for a relaxed weekend brunch, an afternoon tea, or a casual backyard BBQ. Serve it simply dusted with powdered sugar for a charming presentation that lets the fruit shine.

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