LEMON CAKE WITH FRUIT

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The original recipe calls for small plums that sink into the batter, but you'll get the same effect with apples or berries.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Cake     Lemon     Fruit     Brandy     Pear     Apple     Plum     Fall

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 lemon
1 2/3 cups plus 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
3 Tbsp. pear, orange, or apple brandy (optional)
2 lb. pears or apples, sliced, stone fruit, cut into thick wedges, blueberries, and/or blackberries
Powdered sugar (for serving)

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour a 13x9" baking pan. Whisk baking powder, salt, and 2 cups flour in a medium bowl. Finely grate lemon zest into another medium bowl. Slice lemon in half; set aside. Add 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar to zest and work with your fingers until mixture is fragrant and looks like wet sand, about 1 minute.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat 1 cup butter in a large bowl until smooth, about 20 seconds. Add sugar mixture, increase speed to medium-high, and beat until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and add eggs one at a time, beating well between additions; mix in egg yolk. Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients. Beat just until incorporated, then add brandy and beat just until smooth. Fold batter a few times with a rubber spatula; scrape into prepared pan and smooth top. Scatter fruit over (do not press down). Squeeze a reserved lemon half over fruit (save other half for another use) and sprinkle with remaining 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar.
  • Bake cake until sides are golden brown and top is golden, 55-65 minutes. Let cool; cut into squares. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be baked 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Shakil Foryou Bangla
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The cake was a bit dry.


Nadir Ashna
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I found the glaze to be a bit too thick.


Patrick Landers
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Zaman Ahmed
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon cake.


Oryan Franklin
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ekebuzino
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I love the way this cake smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious lemon scent.


jegul jeg
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Irfan nasar 10
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Zakaria Hosen Juwel
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This cake is so delicious! I love the lemon flavor and the glaze is amazing.


owusu samuel
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Ajla Murataj
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This is my new favorite lemon cake recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


sahedul islam
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was just right.


allahbchayo ali
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This lemon cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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