How To Make Lemon & Elderflower Celebration Cake
A light and refreshing cake with the perfect balance of lemon and elderflower flavors.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup elderflower cordial
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
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Fold in the elderflower cordial until well combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a glaze.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
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Garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 95mg
- Sodium : 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 56g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 37g
- Protein : 4g
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