Lemon Cake: A delicious citrus dessert

Lemon pie is a classic dessert that combines the freshness and acidity of lemons with the sweetness of a soft dough. This recipe will guide you step by step in creating a delicious lemon cake that is sure to impress your guests. Prepare your utensils and follow these simple steps to enjoy this delicious delicacy.

Ingredients:

For the base:

• 1 egg
• 50 grams of sugar (2 tablespoons)
• a pinch of salt
• 20 grams of starch (1 tablespoon)
• Lemon peel
• Juice of half a lemon
• 200 ml milk (1 cup)
• 25 grams of butter (1.5 tablespoons)

For dough:

• 3 eggs
• 150 grams of sugar (6 tablespoons)
• 10 grams of vanilla sugar (1.5 teaspoons)
• 50 grams of sour cream (2 heaped tablespoons)
• 150 ml vegetable oil (8 tablespoons)
• Juice of half a lemon
• 250 grams of flour
• 15 grams of baking powder (2 teaspoons)

Basic preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a cake tin.
2. In a bowl, beat the egg with the sugar until you obtain a smooth and creamy mixture.
3. Add the pinch of salt and the starch and mix until well incorporated.
4. Grate the lemon zest and squeeze the juice from half a lemon. Add the zest and juice to the mixture and stir to enhance the lemon flavor.
5. Heat the milk in a saucepan until lukewarm, then add the butter and stir until completely melted. Pour this mixture into the bowl and mix everything until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the dough.

Preparation of the dough:

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar until the mixture is foamy and light in color.
2. Add the sour cream, vegetable oil and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well to combine all wet ingredients.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder to make sure there are no lumps.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing with gentle movements and stirring until the mixture is well incorporated.
5. Pour the mixture onto the cooled base of the mold, taking care to distribute it evenly.
6. Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Once cooked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing it completely from the oven. Then place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

And that is! A delicious and refreshing lemon cake ready to enjoy. You can decorate it with a little icing sugar sprinkled on top or even with some thin slices of lemon to highlight its citrus flavor even more. Enjoy this wonderful dessert with friends and family!