What’s not to love about a zesty and moist lemon cake?
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From the classic and beloved lemon drizzle cake to gluten-free options, we’ve got you covered with these delicious lemon cake recipes that will hit the spot.
Adding lemon juice to cake batter does is a great ideas for a couple of reasons:
- Flavour: it adds a bright and zesty lemon flavor to the cake, making it taste tangy and refreshing.
- Acid: lemon juice is acidic and can react with the leavening agents in the cake (like baking powder or baking soda), helping the cake rise and become tender.
- Moisture: it adds moisture to the batter, which can result in a moist and tender crumb.
Can you freeze lemon cake?
Yes, you can freeze lemon cake. To freeze it, follow these steps:
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
- Place the wrapped cake in an airtight container or a resealable freezer bag.
- Label the container with the date.
- Freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- When you’re ready to enjoy the cake, thaw it in the refrigerator or at room temperature. You can also reheat individual slices in the microwave for a few seconds.
Best stand mixer for these recipes
While a hand whisk can work for mixing cake batter, an electric mixer, either a stand mixer or a hand mixer, can make the process much easier and faster, especially for creaming butter and sugar.
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Lemon cake recipes
1. Easy golden syrup and lemon cake
Drench this lovely, lemon loaf cake in a sticky syrup for a sweet little slice of heaven! Get the recipe for this easy golden syrup and lemon cake.
2. Lemon drizzle cake
3. Gluten-free lemon drizzle cake
Zingy and fresh, this punchy lemon drizzle cake will become the favourite in your house too! Plus it’s gluten-free! Get the recipe for gluten-free lemon drizzle cake.
4. Lemon fluff cake
Glory in the mellow yellow glow of something so delicious on your plate with this easy-peasy fluff cake. Get the recipe for lemon fluff cake.
5. Lemon and walnut carrot cake
This recipe will be a family favourite for years to come. Get the lemon and walnut carrot cake recipe.
6. Lemon, olive oil and almond cake
The Amalfi Coast is renowned for its lemon groves and this cake – aka Dolce di Amalfi – uses both zest and juice. The olive oil makes this dense, tangy torta magnificently moist. Get the recipe for the lemon, olive oil and almond cake.
7. Olive oil, lemon and pistachio cake
This olive oil, lemon, and pistachio cake is a moist, nutty tea-time treat that’s full of flavour. Get the recipe for olive oil, lemon and pistachio cake.
8. Lemon yoghurt cake
Not one, not two, but three great ways to use yoghurt star in this incredible dessert, a family fave for an easy sweet treat or beautiful celebration centrepiece. Get the recipe for lemon yoghurt cake.
9. Lemon, raspberry and ricotta cake
Berry-licious! This mouth-watering marvel serves (and satisfies!) 12. Get the recipe for lemon, raspberry and ricotta cake.
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