Lemon and Chocolate Cake

The lemon and chocolate cake is a fresh and indulgent dessert that combines the zestiness of citrus with the intensity of chocolate, creating a delightful balance on the palate. Here’s the recipe for you:

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of sugar
• 100 g of soft butter
• 3 eggs
• Grated zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 120 ml of milk
• 1 packet of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 100 g of dark chocolate

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in the grated lemon zest.
5. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
6. Add the milk and stir until the mixture is homogeneous.
7. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually incorporate them into the mixture, stirring gently until you have a smooth batter.
8. Break the dark chocolate into pieces and fold it into the batter.
9. Pour the batter into a previously buttered and floured mold.
10. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Let the cake cool before unmolding and serving it.

Curiosity

If you want an extra touch, you can prepare a lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a few tablespoons of lemon juice and spreading it on the surface of the cake once it has cooled. Moreover, for an all-Italian twist, use high-quality dark chocolate produced in Italy and, if you love citrus flavors, replace the lemon zest with bergamot zest for an even more unique and distinctive aroma.