Ingredients for 6 – 12 Servings
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For the Cake:
250g unsalted butter, softened
300g granulated sugar
4 large eggs
Zest of 2 lemons
320g all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
240ml whole milk
60ml fresh lemon juice
240g sour cream
For the Lemon Glaze:
200g powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For Garnish (Optional):
Lemon zest
Fresh mint leaves
Total Time
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Method
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1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the milk and lemon juice. Alternatively, add the flour mixture and the milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sour cream until well incorporated into the batter.
3. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
5. Cool and Glaze:
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, pierce the cake with a fork or skewer in several places. Pour the lemon glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Serve and Garnish: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into squares and serve. Garnish with lemon zest and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Pro Tips- Zest First: Grate the lemon zest before juicing for a burst of fresh flavor without any waste.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better incorporation of flavors.
- Even Glazing: Pierce the warm cake with a fork before applying the glaze to allow it to seep into every layer, enhancing the lemony goodness.
- Perfect Presentation: Dust the finished cake with powdered sugar or garnish with lemon slices for an elegant touch.
Notes
Calories:
Approximately 280 calories per serving (based on 12 servings).
Goes Great with
1 hour 40 minutes
