Lemon tea cake
Discover the delightful Lemon Tea Cake recipe that's perfect for your afternoon tea! Made with a blend of all-purpose and self-raising flours, butter, eggs, and zesty lemon juice, this soft and moist cake is sweetened to perfection with sugar and topped with a light powdered sugar glaze. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
- 24 May 2025
- Cook time 45 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 10 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
Lemon tea cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with a soft and moist cake texture. Perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert after a meal, this cake is sure to please your taste buds with its zesty aroma and sweet citrusy taste. Below is a guide on how to prepare this delicious lemon tea cake using simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a medium-sized loaf pan or a round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring that each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and the self-raising flour.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter-sugar-egg mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice until it is well blended into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the lemon glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to reach your desired glaze consistency. This is typically about 2-4 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a cooling rack and drizzle the lemon glaze over the top while the cake is still slightly warm.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, letting the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Tips:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to mix. This allows for even blending and a smoother batter.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice may contain preservatives that can alter the taste.
- Grease and flour your baking pan well to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Check the cake with a toothpick or cake tester for doneness. Insert it into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding powdered sugar on top to avoid it melting into the cake.
Congratulations! You've just baked a delightful lemon tea cake perfect for any gathering or personal indulgence. The balance of sweetness and the tart lemon flavor makes this cake a favorite for many. Enjoy your homemade lemon tea cake with a cup of tea or coffee, and share the deliciousness with friends and family!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 120 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 400kcal | 20% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 6g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 70g | 19% |
| Fiber 1.04g | 3% |
| Sugar 40g | 42% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 11g | 13% |
| Saturated 6g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 90mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 120ug | 13% |
| Choline 60mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 0.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 0.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 22ug | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 0.23ug | 9% |
| Vitamin C 3.87mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 0.93ug | 1% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 33mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.08mg | 9% |
| Iron, Fe 0.69mg | 6% |
| Magnesium, Mg 16mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus, P 90mg | 7% |
| Potassium, K 100mg | 3% |
| Selenium, Se 12ug | 22% |
| Sodium, Na 27mg | 2% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.64mg | 6% |
| Water | |
| Water 36g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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