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Tangy Lemon Cake
May 28, 2007 |
Searching for a basic cake mix that can be adapted to suit various needs then the Basic Cake Mix recipe (follow link) can be used as the basis for many cakes. Examples are this recipe for Tangy Lemon Cake, Wholemeal Nut Loaf, Cream Cheese Apricot Sandwich and Country Fruit Cake. Each one a delicious treat…
Ingredients
175g / 6oz soft margarine
175g / 6oz caster sugar
3 eggs
175g / 6oz self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
Finely grated rind of two lemons.
Ingredients for the Topping
Juice from three lemons
40g /1½oz of caster sugar
Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C / 325°F / Gas Mark 3.
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric whisk for 1-2 minutes or a wooden spoon until evenly mixed.
Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined 18cm / 7inch round cake tin.
Bake for about 55 minutes until just firm.
For The Topping
Squeeze the juice from three lemons and mix with 40g /1½oz of caster sugar.
Spoon this syrup over the top of the cake while it is still warm for a really delicious tang.
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