LEMON CLOVE TEA CAKE
This is a very moist and tender cake.Oh so delicious and makes you go back for a second piece. Great for breakfast with coffee of lunch with tea or sitting out on the patio with ice cold lemonade and a piece of this cake! This is the best cake ever!!
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 325^. Lower oven rack to lowest level. Butter spray generously bottom and sides of a 8x5 loaf pan or 6 cup baking pan.
- 2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cloves.Set bowl aside. --- In a large mixer bowl beat butter and cream cheese at medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until fluffy and ivory colored, about 2 minutes.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon zest until blended. Using mixer on medium speed, gradually beat egg mixture into the butter then the vanilla and lemon juice.Reduce speed to low and beat in the flour mixture in 3 intervals mixing until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top with spatula.
- 4. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 to 70 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Invert onto the rack and turn right-side up.
- 5. Glaze: In a small saucepan or micro- wave safe bowl whisk the lemon juice and sugar and heat until sugar has dissolved ;then brush over top and sides of cake. --- Garnish: Combine the rind and the sugar in a small bowl and stir together to coat the rind evenly . Sprinkle on top of cake. Cool cake completely before cutting.
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Anthony Tieku
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the citrusy flavor of the lemon and the warm spices of the cloves. It's the perfect cake to enjoy with a cup of tea on a cold afternoon.
Shereen Youngblood
[email protected]This tea cake is a great way to use up leftover lemons. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love serving it with a cup of tea or coffee.
jessica farris
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the lemon and clove flavors are so refreshing. I highly recommend it!
Lida Lovr
[email protected]This tea cake was a bit of a disappointment. The flavor was bland, and the texture was dry. I won't be making this one again.
Ben Gentle
[email protected]The glaze on this cake was a bit too sweet for me, but the cake itself was delicious. I'll try making it again with a different glaze next time.
Cassie Riesch
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was spot-on. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Saqlain Sabir
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tea cakes, but this one changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon and clove flavors were just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again!
Steven Martin
[email protected]This tea cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used fresh lemons and cloves from my garden, and the flavor was amazing. I served it with a cup of hot tea, and it was the perfect afternoon treat.
lexusANDwhai lexus
[email protected]I'm a big fan of lemon and clove flavors, so I knew I had to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a nice finishing touch. I'll be making this one again and again.
Sheila Dishner
[email protected]This tea cake was a total hit at my last gathering. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, and the lemon and clove flavors were so refreshing and aromatic. Everyone raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.