The Lemon Cake is a soft and fragrant cake, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Its preparation is simple but requires some baking time. The lemon juice and zest give the cake a fresh and tangy flavor.
Soak the raisins in warm water
Meanwhile, put the butter (cut into pieces, at room temperature) and the sugar in a bowl and beat, preferably with an electric whisk, until light and fluffy
Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition
Preheat the oven to 180°C
Wash the lemons, grate the zest (only the yellow part), and squeeze them
Add the lemon juice and zest to the butter and sugar mixture
Also add the drained and dried raisins and the flour, sifting the flour into the mixture
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff, then fold them into the batter little by little, mixing gently from top to bottom
Butter and flour a rectangular baking tin, pour the batter in gently, level it, and bake for about 50 minutes
Let cool completely before removing from the tin, then serve
Cake pan
Grater
Citrus juicer
Store the Lemon Cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
You can decorate the Lemon Cake with lemon glaze and grated lemon zest.
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Energy (kcal) | 293.45 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 46.08 |
of which Sugars (g) | 22.02 |
Fat (g) | 10.37 |
of which Saturates (g) | 5.62 |
Protein (g) | 6.18 |
Fiber (g) | 1.28 |
Sale (g) | 0.1 |