After a break in October, my latest ABC Radio spot on 9 November featured my Fantastic blueberry and lemon cake.
Lucie and I chatted about the wonders of the summer season, with the variety of fruits available over the southern Christmas season. These include berries and of course, the wonderful lemon.
This cake is best made in a bundt pan, as Lucie did when she tested out the recipe. But she also made a surprising diversion from the recipe, as she didn’t have sour cream to hand. If this is the case, I’d normally suggest substituting yoghurt, milk or buttermilk.
Or a mix of yoghurt and milk.
But Lucie surprised me with her blend of mayonnaise and cream! I nearly fell off my chair, because it worked. Lucie’s producer Sarah confirmed this in an email after the segment. So there you go – Lucie’s invented a brand new version of this cake and a backup if you don’t have any other option.
You can even make soured milk by adding a teaspoon or two of lemon juice to a cup of milk, preferably whole milk (full fat). Some people call this ‘buttermilk’, but technically it’s not. Real buttermilk is a by-product of the butter making process and made by whipping cream until it splits. The solids are what becomes the butter and the liquid is the buttermilk.
Listen to the blueberry lemon cake segment by clicking on the audio file below:
While you’re here, why not take a listen to other ABC In Season episodes?
This fantastic fresh spring green salad with tender lamb cutlets hit the spot as the winter weather started easing up and asparagus was in abundance.
Who can resist a plate of pillowy soft home-made potato gnocchi. I learned to make this from Gabriella, a traditional Italian Nonna who runs a B&B and cooking lessons at a villa perched high above the Amalfi Coast.
And for those who like a PDF to download, here’s the ABC’s recipe card. You might even like to check out the other great recipes shared by wonderful cooks and chefs who have featured across In Season on Sundays with Lucie Cutting in 2025.
I hope you enjoy this very summery cake. It’s even wonderful in winter, bringing a taste of the sunshine to your morning or afternoon tea table with a cuppa.
