For this latest episode of the SIP Series on The Stir Podcast, the Binge Besties are setting their sights on a singular virtuoso of film: Denzel Washington. He’s dazzling, he’s dreamy and he happens to be a damn good actor!
Washington holds the record for most Academy Award wins and nominations for a Black actor, including the 2002 Oscar for Best Actor for “Training Day.” His latest film, “The Little Things,” premieres Jan. 29 at select theaters and simultaneously stream on HBO Max. The crime thriller also stars Oscar-winning actors Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club”).
This week’s must-see movie list features highlights of Washington’s filmography over the decades, from one of his earliest film roles to unforgettable box-office blockbusters.
Watch Volume 32 of the SIP (Shelter in Place) Series on The Stir here
To make your Denzel binge fest even better, here’s an incredibly blissful dessert: Lemon Blueberry Gooey Butter Cake.
The recipe, courtesy of Tastes of Lizzy T, features a blockbuster combination of flavors and textures, including fresh lemon zest and blueberries, to make for one deliciously delectable treat!
LEMON BLUEBERRY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 1 cup butter, melted and divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar (use 1-2/3 cups for less-sweet dessert)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 pint blueberries, divided
- Extra powdered sugar for sprinkling, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, 1 egg and 1 stick butter; mix well.
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and spread mixture over bottom, set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with hand-mixer until smooth.
- Add in eggs, vanilla and butter and beat until combined.
- Mix in 2 cups powdered sugar (use less, if desired – see above), and continue to mix.
- Add lemon zest, then fold in blueberries, reserving about 1/2 cup of fruit.
- Spread cream cheese mixture on top of cake mixture in pan; sprinkle with remaining blueberries.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until center is set but still gooey.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
This recipe was modified from Tastes of Lizzy T
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