Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Ga-ga over lemons



Judging from the ratings,this appear to be an enjoyable tea-time treat,since I have the ingredients on hand,I thought of giving it a go too...Indeed,the cake is moist,not so sweet,with tender crumbs,and not as time consuming as creaming method,all the more perfect for a lazy afternoon,when I feel like relaxing on the couch,enjoying hot tea with feshly baked lemon cake..Oops,was enjoying so much that I forgot to record the website and bookmark it...haha..
Lemon Cake with lemon glaze
2 eggs
160g sugar
150g butter,softened
2 tbsp oatmeal(optional,I added in to increase fibre and make cake chewy)
180g sifted self-raising flour
125ml milk
zest of 2 lemons

Lemon glaze
100g icing sugar
40ml lemon juice(approx 1 lemon)
heat the mixture gently,do not boil.
Methods:
1. Preheat oven to 180 degree celcius.Beat eggs and sugar for about 2 minutes using electric hand egg-beater.

2.Drop in tablespoonful of the butter ,together with lemon zest,beat till mixture resemble mayonaisse

3.Add in flour and milk.Beat till mixture is smooth,do not overbeat otherwise the cake crumbs will be tough.Fold in oatmeal quickly.

4.Bake for 45 minutes,when slightly cooled,remove onto cooling rack,place baking tray below,prick warm cake all over with fork,brush the lemon glaze over it,letting the glaze set before serving.Best eaten on day it is baked.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Moist,tender,not too sweet..I love this type of cake,thank alot.
Soh

Anonymous said...

I love to try this cake,its yummy ,with pleasing lemon aroma...definitely delectable,thumbs up!!!!

Jas