Sure thing! Here’s the recipe for a delectable dessert that will surely tantalize your taste buds: Luscious Lemon Cake ππ°
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Yield: 16 squares
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup eggs (about 3 large eggs)
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup sugar (for lemon syrup)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to the desired temperature and grease and line the base of an 18cm/7 inch square cake pan with baking paper.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy.
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Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Gradually add a little of this egg mixture to the butter mixture, incorporating 1 tablespoon of flour after each addition of the egg mixture.
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Add the zest/grind from 1 lemon to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
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Squeeze the juice from the same lemon into the mixture, making sure no seeds get in. Blend well with the rest of the batter before pouring it into the prepared pan and smoothing the surface.
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Grate the remaining lemon and mix the zest with 2 tablespoons of sugar, then set aside.
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Squeeze the juice from the second lemon into a small saucepan and add in the rest of the sugar (2 tablespoons). Heat gently while stirring.
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When the sugar has melted, simmer the liquid gently for a further 3 minutes until it becomes thick like a syrup.
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Bake the cake in the preheated oven for the specified time until it’s done.
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Remove the cake from the oven and, using a toothpick or fork, poke tiny holes all over the surface.
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Sprinkle the lemon zest and sugar mixture evenly over the surface of the cake, then drizzle the lemon syrup onto the cake.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan, then cut it into squares.
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Finally, serve and enjoy every delightful bite of this Luscious Lemon Cake! ππ
This recipe is perfect for various occasions, especially when you’re short on time but still crave a homemade treat that bursts with citrusy flavor. Whether it’s for a quick dessert fix or a gathering with friends and family, this recipe is sure to impress!
