A zesty favourite made extra special for a celebration
Cleverly using just one size of cake tin for all her recipes, the baker and author has come up with a stunning array of beautiful cakes. Here, we pick five of our favourites from her new cookbook
Add the eggs to the lemon-infused sugar and whisk for 4-5 minutes until pale, fluffy and doubled in volume. Slowly pour the melted butter and cream mix into the whisked egg mixture. Fold in gently, taking care not to deflate the batter. Meanwhile, make the drizzle by mixing the icing sugar, lemon juice and salt to make an icing of pouring consistency.
Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Tap the tin gently on the worktop to release any air pockets. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Test by inserting a skewer: it should come out clean. If it isn’t, cover with foil and cook for a further 5-10 minutes. Once the cake is cold, mix the ingredients for the glaze, if using, to a pouring consistency. Add the juice sparingly: you may not need all of it. Pour over the cake and, if you wish, add a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and edible flowers.I am a tea lover and it took me some time to warm to the idea of coffee and walnut cake. To my surprise, I really liked the bitterness of the coffee with the crunch of the walnuts.
Set aside a handful of the chopped walnuts. Add the rest to the batter and gently mix in, then pour it into the prepared cake tin. Tap the tin gently on the worktop to release any air pockets. Over the years, I have adapted it to my Ma’s liking: it has her seal of approval. It keeps well and no one would guess it is “free-from”. Enjoy it with strong tea or pack it for picnics or long journeys – it keeps really well.Oil and flour a 20cm round cake tin. Line the base and sides with a double layer of baking paper. Preheat the oven to 160C fan/gas mark 4.
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