The Lightest Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: The Lightest Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cake:; 150 milliliters milk; 80 grams butter; 2 large eggs; 200 grams castor sugar; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind; 130 grams flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; pinch of salt; For the buttercream icing:; 100 grams butter; 250 grams icing sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon warm milk

Servings: persons

For the cake:
150 milliliters milk
80 grams butter
2 large eggs
200 grams castor sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
130 grams flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
For the buttercream icing:
100 grams butter
250 grams icing sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon warm milk

1
Preheat your oven to 170u00b0C. Grease a 20cm square baking tin and line the base with baking paper.
2
Place the milk and butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Stir until the butter has melted, then set aside.
3
Whisk the eggs and castor sugar together until pale and thick. Add the lemon rind and the melted butter mixture. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix to combine.
4
Pour the batter into your prepared tin and bake for 25-30 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool completely before removing from the tin.
5
To make the lemon icing: soften the butter in the mixer / using handheld beaters. Sift in the icing sugar and add the lemon rind and juice. Mix again until you have a thick icing. Add the milk and beat until everything is combined and you have a spreadable icing. (Add additional milk if it is too thick.)
6
Spread the lemon icing over the top of the cooled cake. Cut into squares and serve. (Optional: decorate the squares with icing flowers/decorations.)

977

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cake:, 150 milliliters milk, 80 grams butter, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, The Lightest Lemon Squares 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.

The Lightest Lemon Squares

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