LEMON-GLAZED SHEET CAKE
A delicate cake that has a double dose of tangy brightness, thanks to a zest-filled batter and a silky citrus glaze. The optional candied lemon-rind topping adds a design element that will have the crowd swirling with delight.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 12 to 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Beat butter with sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition and scraping down sides as needed. Beat in lemon juice. Beat in flour in three additions, alternating with milk and beginning and ending with flour. Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with an offset spatula.
- Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely.
- Glaze: Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Whisk in yolks, then 1 2/3 cups water, lemon juice, and butter. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat, whisking constantly, and cook, still whisking, 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl. Let stand 30 minutes, whisking occasionally.
- Poke 20 holes in cake with a skewer; pour glaze over top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Decorate with candied zest. (Leftovers can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 3 days.)
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Abdullah Old rajput
[email protected]I can't wait to try this cake. It looks delicious!
Marcel Brian
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to use up leftover lemons.
Nick Eastman
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for lemon cake.
Farheen Saba
[email protected]This cake is so affordable to make. It's the perfect dessert for a budget-minded baker.
Smangele Phila
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks. It's so simple, yet elegant.
Asingura Rodeth
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack.
Muhammad Manshad
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Aaron Lasnoski
[email protected]This cake is so good, I could eat it every day.
EREEN YIGER
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I'll be making it for years to come.
Daniel Washington
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.
Marshall Shekede
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Jacob Summers
[email protected]I love that this cake doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.
Sameer Sakinder
[email protected]This is the perfect cake to make when you're short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great.
Ngcwele Celenkosini
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Chloe Neale
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. I love the way the lemon glaze soaks into the cake and makes it extra flavorful.
chris blackburn
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The glaze is to die for!
Depressed Oze
[email protected]This lemon glazed sheet cake was a hit at my party! It was easy to make and had the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. I'll definitely be making it again soon.