Buttermilk Poppyseed Custard Cake With Roasted Strawberries Recipe

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   : Set a rack in center of oven and preheat to 325u00b0F. Lightly grease an 8- by 8- inch square pan or a 9-inch pie plate and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a medium bowl with a handheld mixer, whip yolks with 3/4 cups sugar until pale and very fluffy. Slowly add butter and continue whipping until completely combined. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and poppy seeds. With mixer off, add dry mixture all at once and mix on medium-low speed to combine. Gradually add buttermilk and vanilla, continuing to mix on a medium-low speed until completely combined.

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   In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy, then add 1 tablespoon sugar and whip until stiff and glossy. Gently whisk half of meringue into batter, then fold in other half with whisk. Scrape into prepared baking vessel and bake for 45-60 minutes, until lightly browned on top and still somewhat jiggly in the center, but not liquidy. Allow to cool for a couple minutes, then gently run a paring knife around edge of cake. Once cooled to room temperature, chill in refrigerator.

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   : Set a rack in center of oven, preheat to 400u00b0F. In a baking dish at least 2 inches deep, combine berries with sugar, balsamic, lemon zest and vanilla, stirring to coat evenly. Roast for 20 minutes, gently shaking the pan every 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or room temperature with cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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