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Lemon Curd Cake

A delightful lemon curd cake bursting with zesty brightness and creamy sweetness, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a quality all-purpose flour for a light and fluffy cake texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Fresh baking powder is essential for achieving the perfect rise.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Choose high-quality unsalted butter for better flavor control.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Opt for fine granulated sugar for even sweetness.
  • 2 large Eggs Provide moisture and richness to the batter.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Freshly grated for citrus flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for vibrant flavor.
  • 1 cups Lemon Curd Use homemade or store-bought for extra zest.
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting Adds sweetness without overwhelming flavors.

Method
 

Gather Your Ingredients and Tools
  1. Gather all essentials: fresh lemons, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and a pinch of salt. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Mixing the Cake Batter
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of sugar and 0.5 cups of softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Incorporating Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, mix 1.5 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
Add Lemon Zest and Juice
  1. Grate the zest from 2 lemons and add it along with the lemon juice to the batter, mixing until just combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is versatile enough to be enjoyed as a dessert or a breakfast treat.

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