Benjamina Ebuehi's Blueberry Halva Loaf Cake
Benjamina Ebuehi has shared a recipe for a blueberry and halva loaf cake, where halva melts into the batter during baking to create a velvety crumb texture and a hint of sesame flavor. The inclusion of blueberries provides a refreshing contrast.
The recipe requires 130g of unsalted butter, 175g of caster sugar, 70g of vanilla or plain halva plus extra for topping, 2 large eggs, 210g of plain flour, 1½ tsp of baking powder, ¼ tsp of salt, 130g of blueberries, 1 tsp of demerara sugar, and icing sugar for dusting.
To make the cake, preheat the oven to 185°C (165°C fan)/360°F/gas 4½, and grease and line a 900g loaf tin with baking paper. Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in the halva and eggs one at a time. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until combined. In a separate bowl, coat the blueberries with flour and fold them into the batter. Spoon the batter into the tin, sprinkle with demerara sugar and crumbled halva, and bake for 55-65 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
This recipe showcases the unique blend of halva and blueberries for a delightful loaf cake.