LEMON GATEAU
This sunny cake is coauthor Victoria Pearson's go-to dessert. "I always have a surplus of citrus," she says, "and it's super-easy." The inspiration was an old French recipe that used oranges--but she swapped those out for lemons. "The sugar syrup you make with them soaks into the cake, so it's very moist and very aromatic," she says. It's delicious plain--but you can also top it off with a sprinkling of candied lemon slices for a bright finish to any dinner gathering. Recipe reprinted fromCitrus: Sweet and Savory Sun-Kissed Recipes copyright © 2015 by Valerie Aikman-Smith. Photos © 2015 by Victoria Pearson. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round springform pan, then dust with flour and tap out excess.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy. Slowly pour in one-third of lemon juice and then add eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat until well combined. Add flour and baking powder and continue to beat until a thick, smooth batter forms. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold in two-thirds of lemon zest until evenly combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake cake until a thin wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and prick top of cake all over with skewer. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and remaining lemon zest and juice. Pour glaze over cake and allow to sit 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan, slide it onto a plate, and serve.
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Nosipho Shandu
[email protected]This lemon gateau is the best I've ever had. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.
hassan Ali SM
[email protected]I've made this lemon gateau several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Rafael Gerena
[email protected]This lemon gateau is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Simon Kossi
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this lemon gateau recipe. It's now one of my favorite desserts!
Nouman Ch
[email protected]This lemon gateau is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Md Mithun
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lemon gateau didn't rise properly. It was still tasty, but it wasn't as fluffy as I wanted it to be.
Aftab Khan
[email protected]This lemon gateau is a bit more work than I usually like to put into a dessert, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!
asha racheal
[email protected]I made this lemon gateau for my birthday party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Nolan Wilson
[email protected]This lemon gateau is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so bright and cheerful.
Mbaneto Chinonso promise
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this gateau was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Harram Bhatti
[email protected]The lemon gateau didn't turn out quite as I expected. The texture was a bit dense, and the flavor was a bit bland.
Sajjad Abro
[email protected]This lemon gateau is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
sarkhel selah
[email protected]I love how easy this lemon gateau is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert or a special occasion.
Kyla Yates
[email protected]Wow! This lemon gateau is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Mercy Mueni
[email protected]This lemon gateau was a delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.