Hey Baking Fanatic!
Ingredients:
- 250g flour
- 220g unsalted butter
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g white caster sugar
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 4 eggs (L)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
Glaze:
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 100g icing sugar
- Lemon for the zest
Supplies:
- Barbecue with lid
- Cast iron cake pan
- Thermapen
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer with whisks
- Spatula
- Zester
- Baking paper
Preparation method:
- Light the barbecue and heat it to approximately 180°C and set it up for indirect cooking.
- Cut the butter into smaller pieces.
- Mix the sugar, butter, salt, lemon juice and zest in the mixing bowl with a hand mixer until creamy.
- Mix the eggs into the batter, one at a time. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Now fold in the flour and baking powder with a spatula. Divide the mixture into 3-4 batches, keeping the mixture light and airy.
- Line the base with baking paper. Grease the cast-iron pan with butter if necessary.
- Pour the batter into the tin and spread it evenly.
- Bake the cake for approx. 45-60 min.
- Check with the Thermapen (or a skewer) that no dough sticks. (Yes, then wait a few minutes longer.)
- Mix the lemon juice with the powdered sugar. The mixture should be thick but just pourable.
- Spread it over the cake (when it is out of the tin)
- Grate some more lemon zest over the glaze.
Discover this delicious lemon cake, perfect for a relaxing high tea or as a delicious dessert.
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Try our suggestions for variations on this recipe:
- Berry Mix: Add a touch of sparkle to your lemon cake with fresh raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries. The combination of tart lemon and sweet berries will tantalize your taste buds.
- Coconut-Lemon: Add a tropical twist to your cake by adding shredded coconut. The exotic coconut flavor pairs perfectly with the freshness of lemon.
- Poppy Seeds: Add a crunchy texture and extra flavor to your cake by adding poppy seeds for a unique lemon poppy seed cake.
- Yogurt glaze: Enhance your cake with a refreshing yogurt glaze. Mix powdered sugar with Greek yogurt and lemon juice for a creamy topping.
- Lemon Meringue Topping: Enjoy a light texture and sweet flavor with a delicious meringue topping. Beat egg whites with sugar and lemon juice until stiff, spread over the cake, and bake briefly until golden brown.
We hope these tips inspire you and wish you a tasteful journey of discovery!
Enjoy your meal!