Experience the burst of fresh and tangy flavors with this Sunshine Lemon Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of lemons. This cake features a soft, moist base infused with the zest and juice of organic lemons, creating a refreshing and light flavor. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, this cake is the epitome of a zesty delight, making it an ideal treat for lemon lovers.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of sweet and tart flavors in this cake is perfectly balanced, offering a refreshing change from overly sweet desserts. The lemon zest and juice provide a natural and invigorating lemon flavor, while the glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness to complement the zesty base.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a spring or summer gathering, an afternoon tea party, or as a bright dessert to lighten up a winter day. It's also great for anyone looking for a simple yet flavorful cake to pair with their favorite cup of tea or coffee.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant finish, garnish with thin lemon slices or zest on top of the glaze. You can also add a few edible flowers or mint leaves for a pop of color.
Ingredients: Cake:
- 150 g soft butter
- 160 g sugar
- 2 medium eggs
- 150 ml lukewarm milk
- 250 g flour
- 30 g cornstarch
- ½ packet baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (preferably Bourbon)
- Zest of one organic lemon or lemon sugar
- Juice of one lemon
- 2 ml lemon flavoring (Dr. Oetker or Ruf)
Glaze:
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 2.5 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
- Cream together butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, and lemon zest until fluffy. Mix in milk, lemon juice, and lemon flavoring.
- Sift in flour and baking powder, mixing briefly. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, doing a skewer test after 35 minutes. Let the cake cool.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze and pour over the cooled cake.
Enjoy this Sunshine Lemon Cake, a refreshing and zesty treat that's sure to brighten your day with its delightful lemon flavor!