Lemon Cakes Recipe

Name: Lemon Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g butter, softened; 75 g caster sugar; 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 None large egg; 150 g self-raising flour; 80 ml buttermilk; 2 tbsp lemon juice; None None FOR THE LEMON SUGAR; 110 g granulated sugar; 5 strips lemon rind (5cm long); 20 g butter, melted

Servings: persons

100 g butter, softened
75 g caster sugar
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 None large egg
150 g self-raising flour
80 ml buttermilk
2 tbsp lemon juice
None None FOR THE LEMON SUGAR
110 g granulated sugar
5 strips lemon rind (5cm long)
20 g butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C/160u00b0C fan/gas 4. Generously grease 8 holes of a 12-hole cupcake tin.
2
Beat butter, sugar, zest and egg in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in sifted flour, buttermilk and juice. Spoon mixture into holes; smooth surfaces.
3
Bake for 25 mins, or until a skewer comes out clean. Stand in tin for 10 mins. Transfer to a wire rack.
4
Meanwhile, to make lemon sugar, blend or process sugar and rind until fine. Reserve 2 tbsp for this recipe; store the unused sugar in an airtight container for another use.
5
Brush warm cakes with melted butter; sprinkle with lemon sugar. Serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 g butter, softened, 75 g caster sugar, 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest, 1 None large egg, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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