Lemon Cake

I will be happy to help you with the lemon cake recipe! It’s a refined and fragrant dessert, perfect to conclude a meal or accompany a cup of tea. Here is how to proceed:

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of granulated sugar
• 100 g of soft butter
• 3 eggs
• Grated zest of 2 untreated lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Icing sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter and flour a cake pan about 22 cm in diameter.
2. In a bowl, cream the soft butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to beat after each addition until they are fully incorporated into the mixture.
4. Mix in the grated lemon zest and then the lemon juice, stirring well.
5. Sift the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, then add it to the wet mixture spoon by spoon, mixing gently with a spatula or a wooden spoon to avoid forming lumps.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
7. Bake the cake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before unmolding it onto a wire rack.
9. Once cooled, dust it with icing sugar before serving.

Curiosity

Lemon cake is a classic in pastry and every region of Italy has its version. Some variations include the addition of milk to make the batter even moister, or the use of chopped almonds to enrich the flavor. Moreover, you could accompany the cake with a lemon cream or a simple icing made with lemon juice and icing sugar for an extra touch of freshness and flavor.