Because lemon cake is always a good idea, here is THE ultimate recipe revealed in Malika Oualli's book Mes délicieux goûters (My delicious snacks). Dedicated to snack time, this book is a true haven of simple recipes with maximum impact, not to mention being gentle on your wallets. The added value of this dessert ? A superb glaze that makes it insanely Instagrammable.
Ingredients to shop
For a standard-sized cake :
- 110g white or brown sugar
- 130g butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50g lemon juice, with lemon zest
- 190g flour
- ½ packet baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Icing :
- 115g powdered sugar
- 28g lemon juice
- Zest of ½ lemon, sliced
The recipe
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk sugar with softened butter until the mixture turns pale, then gradually add the eggs one by one.
- Add yogurt, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest, then mix. The batter will have a crumbly texture.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
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