Marbled Castella Cake with Vanilla & Blueberry

Makes: 8 pieces
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 45–50 minutes

This Marbled Castella Vanilla Blueberry Cake is a soft and airy treat, swirled with fresh blueberry purée and infused with fragrant vanilla and honey. The marbled top and delicate crumb make it as beautiful as it is delicious — perfect for afternoon tea, brunch, or a light dessert. With its moist texture and golden hue, this cake truly feels like sunshine in every slice. 🫐🍰

🧾 Ingredients

• 🥚 6 eggs (± 330 g without shells)
• 🍬 160 g sugar
• 🍯 2 tbsp honey (± 40 g)
• 🍰 180 g flour
• 🥛 120 ml whole milk
• 🧈 40 g melted butter
• 🌼 1 tbsp vanilla extract (± 10 ml) or 1 vanilla pod
• 🫐 200 g blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice (± 15 ml)
• 🥄 1 tbsp cornstarch (± 10 g)
• 🧂 1 pinch salt

Topping (optional)

• 🍶 80 g sweetened condensed milk or a light glaze
• 🍫 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions