Tangy lemon cake that you can make and bake all in one pan.
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Cake
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Margarine, melted
3/4 cup milk
Glaze
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Margarine, melted
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
Lemon zest, if desired
*Substitute melted Land O Lakes® Butter.
STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8-inch square baking pan.
STEP 2
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in prepared pan. Make 2 indentations in flour mixture. Set aside.
STEP 3
Combine egg and lemon zest in bowl with fork; pour into 1 indentation. Pour 1/4 cup melted margarine in other indentation. Pour milk over all; mix well. (Some lumps will remain.)
STEP 4
Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
STEP 5
Combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted margarine and enough lemon juice for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Spread glaze over cooled cake. Top each serving with lemon zest, if desired.
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Very Delicious!! It's aroma while baking is irresistible!!
I have made this cake several times, as a snack cake, and for a family reunion, and it was a big hit, and I have been asked for the recipe more than once. I doubled the recipe and baked in round layer pans, and even put a shot of white wine in the glaze, and it turned out well. A definite thumbs-up!!!
I've made this a few times and the last few times, the cake collapsed in the center. I've since replaced my baking powder, but don't know if that was the issue I going to try making it in a bowl instead, but is it absolutely necessary to MELT the butter? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi Bethany! It sounds like you may need to bake the cake a bit longer. Every oven can vary in terms of temperature, so your oven could be running a bit low. Give this a try and see if it helps. If not, we are here to help. Happy baking!
Hi Bethany, it sounds like your oven may be running a bit low. Every oven is different, and when it is running at a lower temperature, this is a common baking failure. Give this a try, and hopefully it will help! If not, we are here
As a snack cake it is okay. The first cake had little lemon tangy flavor, so the second cake I added a lot of lemon zest and juice. I compensated for the lemon juice in the total liquid needed with the milk. It was still okay flavor. However, it will work as a quick snack and be sure to let it cool completely. Both cakes fell a bit and seemed a bit flat.
Such a easy everyday cake. Love it. I have lots of lemons this year and need many ways to use them. Thanks again for a great cake.
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