Zesty Lemon Cake using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
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Preparation time
26 min
Total time
65 min
Servings
8
Calories / Serving
313 Cals
Difficulty
Easy
Imagine a sunny afternoon where the sweet tang of citrus dances on your palate—welcome to the world of lemon cake! This delightful treat, with its zesty lemon juice and a splash of orange, is like a slice of sunshine on your plate. Originating from the Mediterranean, where lemons thrive under the warm sun, this cake not only brings joy but also has a history that dates back to ancient times when lemons were considered a luxury. The addition of powdered almonds adds a nutty twist, while the whipped cream makes it decadently moist. So, grab your apron and let’s bake a cake that’s sure to brighten anyone’s day!
Ingredients
- 2 Lemons
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 125 g Salted butter
- 3 Eggs
- 250 g Flour t55
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 50 g Milk
- 5 g Icing sugar
Steps
Zesting and Juicing
- Add 2 lemons, 150 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 10.
- Juice the 2 Lemons
- Setaside the preparation content beside a container.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
Cake Batter
- Add 125 g of salted butter, 3 eggs, 250 g of flour t55, 1 teaspoon(s) of baking powder, 50 g of milk in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the container in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Grease and flour a rectangular cake mold
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a cake mold.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 35min.
- Check if the cake is cooked through with a toothpick
- Let the cake cool in the mold for 10 minutes
- Unmould the content of the cake mold on a strainer let cool.
Final Touches
- Sprinkle 5 g of icing sugar on the cake mold.
- Serve Immediately.
