LEMON SOFT CAKE

An all-time favorite! Delicious on its own, or as the perfect base for filled cakes with creams or jams. This LEMON SOFT cake is perfect for any occasion! 

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Ingredients

For the cake (19 cm diameter tin)

  • 185 g all purpose flour (Farina 00)
  • 150 g sugar
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 90 g vegetable oil
  • 75 g lemon juice (about 1½ lemons)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 10 g baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

For topping: Powdered sugar

Procedure

  1.  Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2.  Add salt, oil, lemon zest, and juice. Mix well.
  3. Sift flour and baking powder, then add to the batter one spoonful at a time.
  4.  Pour into a buttered or lined 19 cm tin.
  5. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for about 40 min. Check with a toothpick!
  6.  Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.

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