Demerara Lemon Cake Recipes

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DEMERARA LEMON CAKE



Demerara Lemon Cake image

This recipe comes from UK chef Nigel Slater, who recommends you use unwaxed or organic lemons. You could serve this with a dollop of cream over the top and a cup of tea.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lemon
2 tablespoons demerara sugar
4 tablespoons water
200 g butter
200 g demerara sugar
90 g plain flour
90 g ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 lemon, zested
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons demerara sugar
1 lemon, juice of (reserved from lemon above)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 165C or 350F and line a baking tin with a piece of wax or parchment paper.
  • Make the topping by slicing the lemon thinly and put it in a small saucepan with the sugar and water.
  • Bring to a boil and then watch closely for about five minutes or until the water has nearly evaporated and the slices are sticky.
  • Set to one side.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Separately, mix together the flour, almonds, baking powder and lemon zest.
  • Beat the eggs with a fork and add them to the butter and sugar mixture, a little at a time.
  • Gently fold in the flour mixture with a big spoon.
  • Scoop the batter into the lined tin, then lay the lemon slices on top, overlapping them down the centre of the cake.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, when the cake should be risen and golden.
  • If a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, it's done.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set aside.
  • Stir the demerara into the juice from the lemon.
  • Spoon the mixture over the top of the cake.
  • Leave to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3684.1, Fat 228.8, SaturatedFat 112.1, Cholesterol 1273.4, Sodium 1620.7, Carbohydrate 390.9, Fiber 28.9, Sugar 256.5, Protein 61.5

SIMPLE LEMON CAKE



Simple Lemon Cake image

This simple lemon cake is perfect for picnics and parties. It's moist and soft.

Provided by BakingTwins

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture. Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice and mix until you achieve a smooth batter. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 172.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

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