Simple Lemon Cake

This cake is so simple that children can prepare it on their own without parental help. However, we still recommend that parents are nearby, especially when the cake goes into the hot oven or when it needs to be taken out.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 35 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 60 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 350 g Butter, unsalted

  • 250 g Sugar, white

  • 1 bag Sugar, white

  • 6 pieces Egg, fresh

  • 1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

  • 350 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

  • 1 bag Baking powder

  • 100 g Powdered sugar

  • 1 handful Orange, shell

Steps

  1. Turn on the oven and set it to 180 degrees Celsius. Wash the lemon thoroughly under running water and dry it completely with a paper towel or kitchen cloth. Finely grate the zest, then cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice. Grease the cake pan well with one tablespoon of softened butter.

  2. In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the remaining butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar until fluffy. Gradually (one at a time) mix in the eggs and finally the grated lemon zest. Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl. Mix well to form a smooth batter without lumps.

  3. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes. The cake is done when the surface turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove the baked cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan.

  4. Once cooled, remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a serving plate. Prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and 3 to 4 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Spread the prepared glaze over the cake. Wait for the glaze to set, then decorate the cake with candied orange peel. Cut the cake into desired-sized pieces, place them on plates, and serve.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 376.61 kcal
  • Fat: 20.85 g
    • Saturated Fat: 12.38 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40.65 g
    • Sugars: 22.74 g
  • Protein: 5.54 g
  • Fiber: 0.52 g

Advice

Candied orange peel can be bought or made at home. It is best to use organic lemons, whose peel is not treated with pesticides. If organic lemons are not available, immerse the lemon in boiling water for a few minutes, then wipe it thoroughly to remove the wax containing toxins. Take the butter out of the refrigerator at least two hours before preparation to allow it to warm up and soften.