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!

  • 10 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 45 min
  • Prep time 20 min
  • 10 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Lemon tea cake

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:

1/2 cup butter
110g
1.50 cups all-purpose white wheat flour
190g
1 cup self-raising flour
150g
1.25 cups sugar
250g
3 eggs
150g
1/2 cup milk (1% fat)
120g
1/2 cup lemon juice
100g
1 cup powdered sugar
160g

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a medium-sized loaf pan or a round cake pan.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- 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.
3. Add Eggs:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring that each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and the self-raising flour.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- 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.
6. Add Lemon Juice:
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice until it is well blended into the batter.
7. Bake the Cake:
- 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.
8. Prepare Lemon Glaze:
- 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.
9. Glaze the Cake:
- 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.
10. Cool and Serve:
- 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 Size120 grams
Energy
Calories 400kcal20%
Protein
Protein 6g4%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 70g19%
Fiber 1.04g3%
Sugar 40g42%
Fat
Fat 11g13%
Saturated 6g19%
Cholesterol 90mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 120ug13%
Choline 60mg11%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg10%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg7%
Vitamin B3 0.56mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg2%
Vitamin B9 22ug5%
Vitamin B12 0.23ug9%
Vitamin C 3.87mg4%
Vitamin E 0.19mg1%
Vitamin K 0.93ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 33mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.08mg9%
Iron, Fe 0.69mg6%
Magnesium, Mg 16mg4%
Phosphorus, P 90mg7%
Potassium, K 100mg3%
Selenium, Se 12ug22%
Sodium, Na 27mg2%
Zinc, Zn 0.64mg6%
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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