The Best Damn Lemon Cake Recipe

Name: The Best Damn Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground almonds; 1 1/2 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 lb butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 ounce lemon extract; 2 large lemons, zest of; 1/3 cup sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup ground almonds
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 ounce lemon extract
2 large lemons, zest of
1/3 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1
Adjust rack to bottom 1/3 of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter a loaf pan with a 6 cup capacity and dust with cookie of plain bread crumbs.
3
Sift together flourand baking powder.
4
Melt butter.
5
In a mixing bowl combine butter and sugar.
6
Add eggs one at a time on low speed.
7
Then add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately.
8
Mix in lemon extract.
9
Fold in almonds and lemon zest.
10
Pour into prepared pan.
11
Bake for 65-75 minutes.
12
Two or three minutes before the cake is done, prepare the glaze.
13
Heat juice and sugar until the sugar is melted, but do not boil.
14
Remove the cake from the oven and cool for three minutes.
15
Then glaze the cake in the pan by brushing the hot liquid over the cake, letting it soak in slowly- this should take about five minutes.
16
Cool and turn cake out onto a rack.
17
Store wrapped in wax paper AND aluminum foil.
18
Best served after a few days.

871

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup ground almonds, 1 1/2 cups sifted flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, The Best Damn Lemon Cake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Damn Lemon Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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