Do you love lemons?
It is not unusual for a lot of people to be fond of this citrusy fruit. Lemons are fruits that have tremendous health benefits. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and are highly nutritious superfoods that are known to help our bodies in fighting diseases.
The best thing about lemons is that they are not only perfect for medicinal purposes, but their unique taste also allows them to be great ingredients in a lot of foods around the world.
A lemon’s refreshing aroma is a loved scent used by many in preparing various dishes and tons of desserts. It is simply a versatile fruit that does not only help our bodies but also makes us feel satisfied with what we eat.
Almost everyone in America has tasted lemonade, that’s for sure. But, is everyone aware that lemons make good cakes, too?
Yes, lemon cakes are absolutely delicious especially if you will try out the recipe we are about to share with you. This guide on how to bake a lemon cake will give you a taste of an authentic Italian lemon cake. If you are a lemon lover, then this recipe is perfect for you.
You will be needing the ingredients listed here to complete this exciting and refreshing dessert.
- 500ml Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 4 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 6 Tablespoons Sugar
- 80g Cheese (Mascarpone or Philadelphia)
- 1 Lemon
For the crust, you will be needing the following:
- 1 Egg
- 120g Sugar
- Lemon zest
- 320g Flour
- 6gr Baking powder
- 140g Butter
Let’s begin this amazing recipe.
Start the recipe by pouring milk into a pot. Add the eggs, cornstarch, and sugar. Mix it well before putting it on top of low heat. Continue stirring until it reaches a slightly sticky consistency.
Bring the pot out of the fire and this time, add the cheese. This recipe recommends using Mascarpone cheese for the best result.
And now, the star of the show.
After mixing in the cheese and stirring it well, now is the perfect time to add the fresh lemon juice squeezed out of one lemon. Continue to mix the combination until the juice is fully combined with the other ingredients. Set the mixture aside to prepare the crust.
The crust is just as important as the main cake.
It needs to have a solid texture and not be too soggy because this will ruin the recipe. The key is to make sure that everything is properly combined and well-kneaded.
Get all the ingredients for the crust and put them one by one inside a bowl. Combine the egg, sugar, and lemon zest first before adding any dry ingredients to the mix.
Once the dough is ready, grab the baking pan and start to spread the dough on it. Using a fork, poke some holes in the dough so it will be baked evenly in the oven.
Put the main cake mixture on top of the crust.
You can also be creative and add your design on top of the cake by adding shaped crust dough on it to make it more attractive. In this tutorial, small scallops were cut from the crust dough and placed on the edges of the lemon cake to make it appealing.
The next thing to do would be to pop your masterpiece in the oven.
It needs to be cooked at 180 degrees Celsius for 35 minutes. Once your lemon cake is baked to perfection, you can now sprinkle powdered sugar on it, and add lemon slices to make it look more appetizing. Serve it while it’s hot, and enjoy!
This lemon cake recipe will surely bring you comfort and joy.
Have fun and try it now by watching the detailed tutorial in the video below.
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