Something truly delish to start your weekend off. Perfect with tea or coffee too.
What You Need
For the lemon filling
4 lemons (juice only)
5 Tbsp sugar
For the cake
1 ¼ Cup sugar
3/4 Cup unsalted butter, (you will use a little for the pan)
2 lemons (zest only)
3 large eggs (beaten)
1Cup self-rising flour (plus extra for dusting pan)
For the filling
2 large eggs (yolks only)
½ Cup sugar
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 lemons (juice and zest)
½ Cup cream cheese (mascarpone is best)
8 inch spring form cake pan
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Medium bowl
Large Bowl
Whisk
Electric mixer
Large metal spoon
Wood skewer
Medium saucepan
Before You Start: preheat the oven to 350° Grease the cake pan (inside bottom and sides with butter and dust with flour (shake off excess)
Lets Make It! To make the lemon topping combine lemon juice and sugar in a medium bowl and whisk together until the mixture is well combined and the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
To make the cake, combine sugar, butter and lemon zest in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer beat until light and fluffy on medium high speed. Gradually add the eggs, mixing after each addition until the egg is completely incorporated into the mixture before adding the next. Carefully fold in the flour using a metal spoon. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the cake has risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
As soon as the cake is cooked, remove it from the cake pan and prick the top all over with a wood skewer and drizzle the lemon topping all over the cake and set aside to soak in. Now let’s make the filling. In a medium saucepan whisk the egg yolks and sugar together over a low to medium heat until the sugar has melted. Add the butter, lemon juice and zest, and continue to cook, whisking continuously, for 4-5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and is smooth and well combined. Set aside to cool completely. Using a metal spoon, carefully fold the cream cheese (mascarpone) into the cooled lemon curd mixture to create a marbled effect.
When the cake has cooled, cut the cake in half horizontally to create two thinner cakes. Spread the lemon filling all over the lower half of the cake, then place the top half (the half that was pricked and soaked in the lemon drizzle alittl on top too then sprinkle with powdered sugar .
Serves 6-8
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Ricki Jill Treleaven
April 15, 2011 at 06:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yummy! Just in time for Easter!
Giggle, Laugh, Cry
April 15, 2011 at 06:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
YUM!
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Poetesswug
April 15, 2011 at 06:57 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yum!…Note to self: “Make more time to bake cakes!”
Gail
April 15, 2011 at 07:02 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
That sounds so YUMMY! Glad I don’t like to be in the kitchen much or I’d be all over this and eat the whole thing!
Heather
April 15, 2011 at 07:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love lemon cakes. Do you know how I could use just regular flour instead of self rising?
MOMS IN VENTING
April 15, 2011 at 08:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This looks so good. I can’t wait to try it for Easter.
Susie Moore
April 15, 2011 at 08:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yummy, this sounds so delicious , its on my list to try out
Thanks
Renee
April 15, 2011 at 08:54 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a great recipe. I am making it for dessert. Thank you for sharing. I am following you from the hop. Thanks!
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Ms. A
April 15, 2011 at 09:48 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Wish I had some of that, right now, to go with my coffee!
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April 15, 2011 at 10:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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brandi
April 15, 2011 at 12:48 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh my, this looks absolutely delicious!
tanya
April 15, 2011 at 16:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Is it weird that I’d like to eat this entire cake?
Lin
April 15, 2011 at 17:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Can’t you just make it for me and deliver???
Looks YUMMY!
kath1960
April 15, 2011 at 19:05 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Lin, if you lived closer I’d walk it right over. Hugs!
Life Below Zero
April 15, 2011 at 18:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for stopping by the Afternoon Social.
Had to Tweet this delicious looking recipe.
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kath1960
April 15, 2011 at 19:05 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
How wonderful, thank you for your thoughtful tweet. Big hugs!
Debbie Dillon
April 15, 2011 at 19:50 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh, this looks so good! LOVE lemon
kath1960
April 16, 2011 at 13:55 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
me too
Heather
April 15, 2011 at 20:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This looks REALLY wonderful. My husband loves lemon desserts. I’m a chocolate girl.
kath1960
April 16, 2011 at 13:55 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Heather check my recipe list you’ll find chocolate
Naila Moon
April 15, 2011 at 21:57 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh my mouth is watering! Yummy!
Have a great weekend.
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kath1960
April 16, 2011 at 13:56 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
you too, thank you for stopping by!
Nicole
April 15, 2011 at 23:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Ooo now I just have to get someone to bake it for me *lol* Will save this recipe for when the baking urge hits – looks incredible
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Mina
April 16, 2011 at 08:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh Katherine, I think I will make this for Easter. Sounds delicious!
Deborah
April 16, 2011 at 17:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It sounds delicious. I am a huge lemon fan.
Sarah the Writer
April 17, 2011 at 09:59 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
That cake looks yummy! I made a similar one last summer from The Cake Mix Doctor’s cookbook called Marsha’s Lively Lemon Cake. Turned out great. Looks like yours did too.
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kath1960
April 17, 2011 at 10:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve never heard of that cookbook. I’ll have to look it up. I know I can always use another good cookbook. Hugs!
Jill
April 17, 2011 at 14:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
With spring here, this cake is perfect! I love sweet/tart combos when the weather starts to turn
Now if I could just get someone to bake it for me… 