With all the things going on and all the things I had to do, I totally forgot it’s been two years already for my blog. Truthfully, I am one of those people who can remember everything related to my family but forget things concerning myself. My husband often jokes that I am getting old and need to train my brain to function properly.
Well, jokes apart I think I really need to start using reminder app., this was the second important thing that I forgot this month.
I started my first blog post on a different blogging platform. It was a kind of test drive and I wasn’t sure what I was doing. It took me a while to understand the ins and outs and soon I realized that my newest found hobby was the most time consuming thing. I wanted my blog to be well known but getting the word around there was the tedious thing to do. We all are different and have different priorities in life. I happily made some choices that did not bring me a big audience but it helped me to balance my life with blogging as another hobby. You won’t find me active on social networking sites and visiting too many blogs.
Two years is not a long time though, but I am quite happy with what it brought me so far. I have learnt, to be myself. Every single person has a niche in this world and I believe I have found mine. The recipes I post, the write up, the images, the layout, everything speaks for simplicity of my blog. That is who I am and what this blog is about.
To celebrate my two years, I am posting this beautiful light lemon pudding cake which I made for my husband’s birthday. And, I would like to ask my readers to celebrate with me and genuinely share with me your favorite simpleglutenfreekitchen post (not necessary). I also want to thank all of you who read my blog and follow me by email. There are some bloggers that deserve special thanks for supporting, inspiring and bearing with me since food buzz days.
They are Azlin Bloor, Nava, Anne, Guru Uru, Soni Sinha,, Carmen, Shirley (black swan), Ambreen, & Juliana.
I try to keep in touch with some of these wonderful bloggers on facebook . I hope this connection (relation) will continue and get stronger day by day 🙂
Now on to the recipe,
We like light desserts with fresh berries in our house and these pudding cakes are just that. Super moist, tender, delicious, easy to make and bursting with, you guessed it …lemon flavor! The berry sauce on top adds a nice burst of summer freshness that will have you coming back for seconds. Great for summer indulgence!
Super simple, delicious and impressive lemon pudding cakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour/processed blanched almonds
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 85 g / 1/2 cup ( 1 reduced 2 tbsp from it) white granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- zest of one lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups mixed seasonal berries ( I used blueberries and raspberries)
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 4 (200ml) ramekins. Set in a shallow baking pan.
- In a medium bowl combine processed blanched almonds, corn starch, sugar, salt and lemon zest.
- In another bowl add egg yolks, buttermilk, lemon juice and beat until well combined.
- Stir in the dry flour mixture.
- In another bowl or in mixer beat egg whites until you get stiff peaks then combine the two mixtures by gently folding them together, a little at a time.
- Divide evenly among prepared ramekins. Fill baking tray with hot water halfway up to the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 35- 40 minutes on the middle rack of the oven, until the top have a nice golden brown color.
- Remove from oven and water bath, allow to cool slightly before inverting the cake onto a plate.
- Serve, spooned with fresh berry sauce.
- Toss the berries and sugar together in a bowl.
- Let stand for 15 minutes until the fruit is soft and juices run out.
- Puree half the berries in a blender and mix with the remaining whole berries.
Notes
To invert pudding cake on plate run knife around the edges of the cake to loosen and gently tap at the bottom. The cake should drop out. Recipe adapted from here
This recipe is linked to Allergy Free Wednesdays, Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays.
Amelia
Hi Balvinder, happy blog anniversary. You did a great job and looking forward to see more posting from you in the coming years. Glad to meet you. 🙂
Love your this lemon pudding cake, it look awesome. The fresh berry sauce look so luscious.
Have a nice day.
Balvinder
Thank you Amelia and have a nice day to you, too!
Juliana
Congratulations on you 2nd blogiversary, and thank you for such a sweet post…I am the one that are very flattered in learning from you all the wonderful gluten free recipes. This one is just calling for me to try…looks beautiful and has lemon and berries, indeed just perfect for summer.
Have a wonderful week ahead Balvinder 😀
Balvinder
Thank you Juliana and I love your micro gastronomy recipes. I still have to try the honey caviar.
Jennifer Eloff
Happy blogiversary!!! That’s such a beautiful dessert! Have a great rest of the week, Balvinder. Sorry I’ve been MIA – I was not well for a few weeks there, but feeling much better now. This menopause thing is really not an easy change…
Balvinder
Thank you Jennifer, I know you will be busy working on some new book. I have heard in some women menopause comes with bothersome symptoms, but god to know you are feeling better now.
Jennifer Eloff
LOL Yes, I remember Foodbuzz days. I just kept contact with a few of you.
Balvinder
I don’t remember, did we meet on food buzz?
Jennifer Eloff
Balvinder, I’m not exactly sure how we met. I assumed it was Foodbuzz, but maybe it was through one of my Foodbuzz friends, like Ramona, perhaps. 🙂
Bam's Kitchen
Congratulations! Happy 2nd Blogiversary. Time flies by when you are having fun. I love lemon and berries together as it makes such a delcious combo and perfect in the summer.
Balvinder
Thank you for your wishes!
Sridevi Ravi
Hurray for your 2nd blogiversary! Lemon and berries make a perfect medley. That pudding screams summer and such a delight to look at!
Balvinder
It sure is a summer delight!
Ambreen (Simply Sweet 'n Savory)
Happy blogiversary, Balvinder! Looking forward to many more years of delicious gluten free food! Thank you so much for your sweet mention, feel blessed to have friends like you in the blogging world. This lemon pudding cake looks marvelous, perfect for a summer treat!
Balvinder
Ambreen, I am blessed too to have you as a friend! You have a wonderful blog!
Nava Krishnan
Congrats Bal and it is great to know you from the blogging we do. I agree that blog what we are happy about and keep the recipe simple. I adore the lemon pudding cake and since berries are expensive over here, I will skip the sauce. Maybe I can try with our cheaper fruits, like pineapples.
Balvinder
Nava, I love the boldness of your writing style and simple recipes you post. You can eat this pudding cake with any fruit, chocolate sauce.
Sugar et al
Congratulations on your 2nd blog anniversary Balvinder! It’s amazing how we connect and bond with people we have never seen through this wonderful world of food. The lemon pudding looks lovely and I love the contrasting flavours with the berries. From the pictures it is evident how moist and spongy it is. Here’s to many more years of blogging and great recipes:-)
Balvinder
Sonali it was nice meeting you. I have a weakness for baking blogs, you and Nazneen are my newest baker friends. Thanks for lovely compliments and I do hope we’ll be in touch.
Kitchen Belleicious
i love that this is a pudding cake and i love the flavor of lemon with the berries! Congrats on blogiversary! I enjoy your recipes so much and keep it up my friend
Balvinder
Thank you Meher, for enjoying my recipes!
Katerina
Happy anniversary to your blog Balvinder! May you continue to give us your sweet and savory creations ! The lemon pudding is delicious!
Balvinder
Thank you Katerina!
Monica
Happy 2nd blog anniversary! I hope you continue to cook joyfully and post on your blog the way that makes you feel happiest and most fulfilled. This is a lovely cake to have for an anniversary. I’m a big fan of lemons and love how light it looks – perfect for this time of year.
Balvinder
Thank you Monica for lovely compliments!
No one want to eat super heavy in summer, these light lemony cakes are just perfect
Coffee and Crumpets
Happy Blogiversary!! What a wonderful way to celebrate! These pudding cakes look so light and lemony…full of happy sunshine. One of my favourite thing about blogging are the wonderful friends I’ve made, such wonderful friendships without even meeting the person. Reminds me of the old days of pen pals!
Here’s to your continuous success Balvinder and many, many more years of recipes, fun and friendship.
Nazneen
Balvinder
Hi Nazneen, that’s what I like about blogging. You get the chance to connect to wonderful friends you have never met. So intriguing to interact with people that so far away!
Thank you for lovely words and I hope to continue this journey with all you guys!
Blackswan
Happy Blog Anniversary, Balvinder! I’m real happy for u & I’ve always enjoyed hanging in this space. Your pudding are delish & wish we’re living closer so that I can enjoy some of your bakes too.
U mentioned that it didn’t auto direct to my new url @ http://www.luxuryhaven.co when u go to blogspot? Didn’t quite get your comments. There’s no problem when I checked. Let me know yah? All these tech stuff are giving us headaches, aren’t they? BTW, which is your hosting co?
Balvinder
Thank you Shirley!
I am getting your emails and have no problem viewing your site. My hosting company is I page.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies
Happy Blogiversary! These cakes look like the perfect way to celebrate.
Balvinder
Thank you!
Nami | Just One Cookbook
Happy 2nd blogiversary, Balvinder! You’re such a wonderful mom – remembering about family but forget about yourself…hope you got to celebrate this big milestone, 2 years! This lemon pudding cake is a wonderful treat for this occasion, and ohhh the fresh berry sauce… YUM!!
Balvinder
Hi Nami, I hardly get to see your face now a days. Anyway thanks for finding some time.
Gopika
I’d love to try this recipe. 85 g of what ingredient?
Thx.
Balvinder
Ha ha! its granulated sugar.
anne
Bal , I’m late – Happy 2nd Blogiversary ! Looking forward for more of your awesome post in years to come . Keep doing what you do best , making healthy , gluten-free and scrumptious food !
Your lemon pudding cake is a sight for sore eyes 😉 So pretty and a perfect summer dessert ! The simple fruity topping sounds wonderful on its own .
easyfoodsmith
Happy Blog Anniversary Balvinder. Reading your post, I felt like you were speaking my mind! I share each every emotion that you expressed in this post.
Your choice of dish is awesome. The Lemon Pudding Cake is something I have been wanting to try and your recipe sounds very promising. Beautiful shots too! 🙂
Archana
Happy blog anniversary Balvinder. The lemon pudding cake looks delicious. I was not going to check the recipe out as I want to stop doing new ones (more alluring ones) for now. But… habits die hard. I am glad I checked the recipe out. Someday soon I will definitely try making this yum pudding cake.
Balvinder
Thank you Archana! This is an old recipe that I shared in foodies. the cakes are light, moist and not very sweet. You will like it.
Renu
I like the easy peasy fresh berry sauce in this warm lemon pudding. That is tempting