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Cake 10/06/2025 02:44

πŸ‹βœ¨ Zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake with Creamy Glaze

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A light, citrusy sponge cake layered with silky lemon cream and topped with a luscious glaze. Finished with fresh fruit and herbs for a refreshing, elegant dessert!
 
INGREDIENTS
For the Cake:
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
 
1¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
 
4 large eggs
 
1 tbsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
 
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 
1 tsp vanilla extract
 
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
 
2 tsp baking powder
 
¼ tsp salt
 
½ cup (120ml) whole milk or buttermilk
 
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream
 
½ cup (120g) lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
 
½ cup (115g) mascarpone or cream cheese, softened
 
For the Creamy Lemon Glaze:
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
 
2 tbsp lemon juice
 
1 tbsp heavy cream
 
(Optional): A few drops of lemon or vanilla extract for depth
 
To Decorate:
Fresh strawberries
 
Lemon slices
 
Fresh mint leaves
 
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bake the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
 
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
 
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
 
Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
 
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
 
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in 3 parts, alternating with milk.
 
Divide batter between the pans and smooth the tops.
 
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
 
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
 
2. Make the Filling:
Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
 
In a separate bowl, blend lemon curd with mascarpone until smooth.
 
Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon-curd mixture.
 
3. Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
 
Spread a generous amount of the lemon cream filling.
 
Top with the second cake layer.
 
4. Prepare the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and extract if using.
 
Pour over the top of the cake, letting it gently drip down the sides.
 
5. Decorate:
Top with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves for a refreshing, vibrant finish.

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