Lemon and Caraway Cake
Delight your senses with this zesty Lemon and Caraway Cake, a harmonious blend of bright citrus and warm, aromatic caraway seeds. Perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert, this moist and tender cake features the irresistible combination of fresh lemon zest and juice for a tangy kick, balanced by the subtle earthy flavor of caraway seeds. With a straightforward preparation and a golden, buttery crumb, this recipe is as easy to make as it is crowd-pleasing. Serve it simply with a dusting of powdered sugar, and enjoy its fresh, bakery-quality flavor in every slice. Whether you're a citrus lover or a fan of unique flavor pairings, this cake will be your next baking favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 175 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients to ensure even mixing.
Gently fold in the caraway seeds to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.1 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
