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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tangy Lemon Cake


Tangy Lemon Cake ... A moist tangy cake, simply irresistible!


Tangy Lemon Cake
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Serves : 6 - 8


Ingredients :

For Cake :
  • 112.5 gm. ( 4 oz ) butter, softened
  • 112.5 gm. ( 4 oz ) caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • Finely grated rind of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp.  lemon juice
  • 112.5 gm. ( 4 oz ) self-raising flour {or 112.5 gm. ( 4 oz ) plain flour + 1 tsp.  baking powder}
Lemon Syrup For Topping :
  • 56 gm.  ( 2 oz. ) caster sugar
  • 2 to 3 tbsp.  lemon juice

Method :
    • Preheat oven to 180 C / 350F / Gas 4. Grease an 8" round cake tin.
    • Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale and creamy.
    • Add the eggs one by one, beat well after each addition. 
    • Add the lemon rind and lemon juice.
    • Add the flour, gently fold with a spatula or beat on low speed until smooth.
    • Transfer batter to prepared tin and level the top with a spoon.
    • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until well risen and golden brown.
    • Meanwhile, combine sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves.
    • Prick top of warm cake with a skewer or fork, spoon syrup over cake.
    • Set aside until it has been completely absorbed. Cut cake into wedges and serve.
      Recipe adapted from : Odlums


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      Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

      51 comments:

      1. Wow summer have arrived with a luscious lemony cake.
        Looks yummy

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      2. Wow! Love how the cake looks super-moist!

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      3. This looks yummy! Thanks for sharing :)

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      4. Looks Stunning.looks so buttery,delish

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      5. thats an irresistible cake...gonna try soon

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      6. yum yum...i too tried lemon cup cakes this time....luv the combo...
        Anu's Healthy Kitchen - Raspberry Lemon Flower Cupcake

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      7. can feel the lemony flavor ...super yummy moist cake..

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      8. mice
        http://www.foodzheaven.com/

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      9. it looks so soft and irresistible dear..

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      10. Cake looks just perfect..soft and moist!

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      11. What a lovely cake. It looks delicious and its simplicity makes it hard to resist. I hope your week is off to a great start. Blessings...Mary

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      12. Ooo I can feel my mouth watering with the moment I read lemon.Really feel like eating a big slice.

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      13. It looks very fluffy and with the syrup must be very moist!

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      14. Your cake looks heavenly and perfect Ambreen :-)

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      15. Wow Ambreen cake looks so tempting, luv the moist and soft look.

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      16. Wow that cake look incredible, absolutely incredible. Great job :)

        Happy Blogging!
        Happy Valley Chow

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      17. This looks extremely delicious

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      18. I can't take my eyes off from the cake...

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      19. Loving the texture and the flavor dear

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      20. Tangy but soft and delicious :)

        Cheers
        Choc Chip Uru

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      21. Looks moist and soft! Wonderful cake, and just to let you know - my family just LOVES lemon cakes :)

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      22. Your cake looks and sounds so delicious! I love how moist it looks!

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      23. love the presentation...
        satya
        http://chitty-boy.blogspot.com

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      24. Super soft and perfectly baked cake !!

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      25. yummmm... super like!!! cake is looking sooo moist and delicious ...thanks for shearing

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      26. This looks so good!
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      27. Lemon cake is alway my fav one. it looks so soft and moist.. yummy!!

        Sunandas Kitchen

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      28. i love lemons, and especially lemon cakes! this has turned out really moist and delicious!

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      29. I love lemon cake, you've made me crave it now!

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      30. What a delicious looking cake! I love anything with lemon

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      31. I love anything with lemon! I am trying this out! I am new from southern charm! I would love for you to check out my blog and follow me back! Have a great day,Nicole

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      32. Delicious looking lemon cake...the texture looks beautiful. It is my daughter's and my favourite.

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      33. I just love lemon! This looks like a moist and delicious cake that wouldn't last long at my house! I can't wait to try it:)
        Shannon@CozyCountryLiving

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      34. I've recently gotten into baking and am always looking for new recipes to try. Thanks for sharing!

        asimplysweetblog.blogspot.com

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      35. I can almost taste this beautiful cake. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a very special Mothers Day Weekend and come back soon!
        Miz Helen

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      36. Your cake looks so delicious. I am a new follower. Saw your recipe on Weekend re-treat. Have a wonderful weekend.

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      37. Thank you everyone for your lovely comments :)

        Thank you Nicole, Julie V and Kat for following, would love to follow back :)

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      38. Looks yummy!! Thank you for participating at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase!!

        Marti
        http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/

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      39. Thanks for sharing at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Join us at 8:00PM tonight for this weeks party.
        Debi and Charly
        http://www.adornedfromabove.com

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      40. Thanks for linking up Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. You are being featured this weekend. I'm getting the post ready early because we are going camping :o) Come on over on Saturday and check it out. I would LOVE for you to put my featured button in this post or on a featured page... Thanks SO much!
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      41. Congratulations! You've been featured at SHOW-Licious Craft Showcase this week!! Thank you so much as always, for participating!

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        Marti

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      42. My favorite cake! Delicious!

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      43. Ambreen,
        Oh my goodness does this look delicious. I love that this cake is so simple yet beautiful and who doesn't LOVE lemon?! Can't wait to try this recipe. Pinned so I don't forget, lol! Thanks so much for sharing at Tasty Creations link party. Have a great weekend.
        xoxo,
        Michelle

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      44. Ambreen...just now finished baking this cake...omg....its awesome..super delicious. ...thanx for the recipe. .:)

        Saleha

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      45. I got this recipe years ago from my ex mother in law but she wasn't clear on Americanizing the measurements and I was confused, so thank you for sharing this recipe. It is so moist and delicious and lemony, and I'm dying to make it again, just have to go out and buy some caster sugar which isn't common for baking here. Thank you!!!

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