Making Lemon Cake
July 13th, 2023
Lemon cake is a classic cake loved by many people because of its fresh and light taste. The cake is very easy to make, and the fresh addition of lemon makes it a perfect dessert for the spring and summer! But also perfect with a cup of tea during birthdays. But one lemon cake is not the other. Therefore, in this blog we will tell you more about the different variations, along with some tips and tricks for making the perfect lemon cake.
Balance
The secret to a perfect lemon cake is to find the right balance between the sweetness of the cake and the freshness of the lemon. Using too much lemon can make the cake too sour, while too little lemon will not give the cake the desired aroma and flavor. Another important factor for a perfect lemon cake is the use of fresh ingredients. Therefore, use fresh lemons and high-quality baking mixes for the best taste!
Variations
You can vary endlessly with a lemon cake. A nice variation on the lemon cake is to add Swiss Meringue buttercream. Swiss buttercream is an airy, creamy and soft filling that goes perfectly with the fresh taste of lemon. It is easy to make with the FunCakes Mix for Swiss Meringue Buttercream. You just need to add water to this mix. Add the Swiss buttercream between two layers of the lemon cake for a delicious treat.
Another way to add a flavor dimension to the lemon cake is to use the lemon zest. Lemon zest is the thin, yellow peel of the lemon and it is packed with aroma and flavor! Be sure to use only the yellow part though, because the white part is bitter. Use a fine grater or zesteur to grate the lemon peel and add it to your batter or frosting for extra lemon flavor. A tip for lemon zest is the Dr. Oekter lemon zest! That way you don't have to grate the lemons yourself, you can easily just add them!
Baking the lemon cake
Finally, if you want to bake the perfect lemon cake, it is important to bake the cake properly. You do this by making sure your oven is at the right temperature so the cake can bake evenly. Bake with the right ingredients and don't open the oven in between! To check if the cake is done, use a toothpick or skewer. If the toothpick or skewer comes out clean, the cake is done! Hopefully these tips and information have inspired you to bake the perfect lemon cake. Read on for lemon cake recipes!
Lemon cake recipes for inspiration
Limoncello cake with lemon cream
Are you totally into lemon? Then make this delicious Limoncello cake with Lemon Cream. This cake is so easy to make yourself with the FunCakes Mix for Limoncello Cake and gives a wonderful summer feeling! Then decorate the limoncello with lemon icing and finish it off with lemon zest, lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Check out the recipe here!
Cloud Cake Lemon with Lemon Meringue Enchanted Cream
This delicious Cloud Cake Lemon with Lemon Meringue Enchanted Cream will leave you in the clouds. This lemon cake is so easy to make, but so delicious! The cake is made from the Dr. Oetker Lemon Cloud Cake and deliciously filled and topped with the FunCakes Enchanted Cream flavored with the flavour paste lemon meringue. Check out the recipe and make this delicious cake!
