MEAN CHEF'S LEMON TEA CAKE

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I adopted this recipe after its original poster, Mean Chef, departed the site. Mean posted it on Jan 18, 2004. His comments: "Lemony, not too sweet cake. Serve with lemon curd." (Mean's Lemon Curd is Recipe #37890 )

Provided by newspapergal

Categories     Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup finely grated lemon zest
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground mace
3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 cup lemon curd (see Lemon Curd Filling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Butter and flour a 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  • Sift flou, baking powder and salt together into a bowl.
  • Beat butter and lemon zest together with an electric mixer (use paddle attachment) until light and smooth- about 1 minute.
  • Add sugar, eggs, coriander and mace; beat until smooth.
  • Add half of the milk, beat until just blender.
  • Add the flour mixture in two batches, beat until just blended and scraping the bowl as needed.
  • Add remaining milk and mix until just blended.
  • Add caraway seeds and stir in with a rubber spatula.
  • Transfer to loaf pan and smooth top.
  • Bake until tester comes out clean in the middle of the loaf- abou 60-65 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, remove cake from pan and cool completely on a rack.
  • Cake will keep 3 days at room temperature if wrapped well.
  • Cut with a serrated knife in thick slices- cake is tender.

Itz Dua
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Overall, this is a good recipe for a lemon tea cake. It's easy to make and the flavor is delicious.


CC Babz
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Shahed Khan joy
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good dessert.


Mudassir Mashori
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was a pleasant surprise. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Usman Lak
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Janak Sharma
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is perfect for a hot day.


Jacob Hamilton
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I love the combination of lemon and tea flavors in this cake. It's a unique and delicious dessert.


Laiba Khan
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover lemons. It's also a delicious and refreshing dessert.


Nokwanda Thato
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


613 prankz
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ryan Dave Malicay
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful.


Hkerlie_benxon
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The cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Muhammad tallha
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Titi Rivera
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ahmed Hashmi
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I thought the cake was a bit too sweet, but my friends loved it.


Afra's Den
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The cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Mira Obioma
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The glaze gave it a lovely shine and the lemon flavor was just right.


hendrik jansen van vuuren
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The tangy lemon flavor was perfectly complemented by the sweetness of the cake. It was also very moist and flavorful.


Franklin Uche
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This cake was a delightful surprise! The combination of lemon and tea flavors was perfectly balanced, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


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