Description
A delightful and easy-to-make lemon dessert recipe by renowned baker Paul Hollywood. This one-bowl cake is infused with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a tangy glaze, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs One at a Time: Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Stir in the Lemon Goodness: Add lemon zest and juice to the mixture.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Cool and Glaze: Let the cake cool, then drizzle the glaze over the top while still warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Paul Hollywood, Lemon Dessert, One-Bowl Cake, Baking, Easy Dessert
