Description
Zesty lemon butter bliss cake delights palates with its perfect balance of tangy citrus and rich, creamy texture. Sweet crumbs melt in your mouth, promising pure indulgence from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 grams (4.2 oz) unsalted butter (soft)
- 120 grams (4.2 oz) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 120 grams (4.2 oz) flour
- 2 or 3 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 125 mL (4.2 fl oz) lemon juice
- 1 packet baking powder
- 2 tbsps sugar (for the mold)
- Additional unsalted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and meticulously prepare an 8-9 inch round cake pan by brushing with butter and coating with granulated sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Creaming: In a large mixing bowl, whip room-temperature butter and refined sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy, and pale cream with a silky consistency.
- Egg Integration: Add eggs individually to the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth, uniform batter that maintains a luxurious texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate freshly grated lemon zest and lemon juice, gently folding to distribute the citrusy essence throughout the batter, enhancing its aromatic profile.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Sift all-purpose flour and baking powder together, then delicately fold into the wet ingredients, mixing minimally to preserve the batter’s delicate structure and prevent toughness.
- Baking: Pour the velvety batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and bake for 25-35 minutes until the top achieves a golden-brown hue and the edges slightly pull away from the pan’s sides.
- Cooling and Serving: After removing from the oven, let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a serving plate, allowing it to cool completely or serving while still warm to maximize its delectable flavor and texture.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for ingredients to ensure the cake’s delicate balance of flavors and texture.
- Temperature Matters: Bring butter and eggs to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more uniform batter.
- Zest with Care: Grate lemon zest carefully, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath the bright yellow skin.
- Avoid Overmixing: Fold dry ingredients gently to prevent tough, dense cake texture – mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg