Zingy Lemon Cake Recipe Video

This light and fluffy cake by Emily Richards has a fresh lemon twist and is a perfect way to celebrate spring! A light mint cream served with it makes for a refreshing serving idea.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Egg2
 2% milk120 Milliliter (2/3 cup)
 Vanilla extract2 Teaspoon
 Cake and pastry flour2 Cup (32 tbs), sifted
 Granulated sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder2 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Lemon rind1 Tablespoon, grated
 Salt1 Pinch
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), softened

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1340 Calories from Fat 476

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 54 g82.7%

Saturated Fat 31.2 g155.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 337.2 mg112.4%

Sodium 733.7 mg30.6%

Total Carbohydrates 196 g65.2%

Dietary Fiber 12.4 g49.5%

Sugars 101.3 g

Protein 25 g49.4%

Vitamin A 34% Vitamin C 17.2%

Calcium 67.5% Iron 9.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2. Take a 9-inch round cake pan, grease with butter, and line parchment paper in it.

MAKING
3. In a large bowl combine egg, half milk reserving the other half, and vanilla. Whisk them together.
4. In another bowl add sifted flour, baking powder, lemon rind, and salt. Insert butter and remaining reserved milk in it.
5. With an electric mixer, blend it for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is fluffy.
6. Pour egg mixture in 3 additions, beating and scraping down side of bowl every time.
7. Pour batter in cake pan, and place it in oven. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Run knife around the edge, invert it on a wire rack, remove parchment paper, and allow it to cool.

SERVING
9. Serve zingy lemon cake with a light mint cream.

TIPS
Blend flour at medium speed.
You cake is perfectly baked when tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
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