Italian delicacies give us a unique experience with Lemon Cake, a classic dessert that fuses the freshness and acidity of lemons with the sweetness of a soft dough. This carefully detailed recipe will take you through the steps necessary to create a lemon cake that will leave your guests speechless. Prepare your utensils and immerse yourself in the art of this exquisite delicacy that, I am sure, will become a favorite.

Ingredients to make the lemon cake that melts in your mouth

For the base

• 1 egg
• 50 grams of sugar (2 tablespoons)
• a pinch of salt
• 20 grams of starch (1 tablespoon)
• Lemon peel
• Juice of half a lemon
• 200 ml milk (1 cup)
• 25 grams of butter (1.5 tablespoons)

For the mass

• 3 eggs
• 150 grams of sugar (6 tablespoons)
• 10 grams of vanilla sugar (1.5 teaspoons)
• 50 grams of sour cream (2 heaped tablespoons)
• 150 ml vegetable oil (8 tablespoons)
• Juice of half a lemon
• 250 grams of flour
• 15 grams of baking powder (2 teaspoons)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a cake tin.
2. Beat the egg with the sugar until smooth and creamy in a bowl.
3. Add a pinch of salt and starch, mixing until completely incorporated.
4. Grate the lemon peel and squeeze the juice from half a lemon. Add the zest and juice to the mixture, stirring to intensify the lemon flavor.
5. Heat the milk in a saucepan until it is lukewarm, add the butter and stir until completely melted. Pour this mixture into the bowl and mix until you achieve a homogeneous dough.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the base is golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let cool while you embark on preparing the dough.

Preparation of the lemon cake dough that melts in your mouth

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar until foamy and light in color.
2. Add the sour cream, vegetable oil and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well to combine all wet ingredients.
3. In another bowl, sift the flour and baking powder to ensure a lump-free mixture.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing with gentle, enveloping movements until you achieve a well-incorporated dough.
5. Pour the batter over the cooled base in the pan, making sure to distribute it evenly.
6. Bake the cake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing it completely. Then place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

And there you have it, a delicious and refreshing lemon cake ready to be enjoyed. You can decorate it with a touch of icing sugar sprinkled on top or even with some thin slices of lemon to further enhance its citrus flavor. Share this wonderful dessert with friends and family and surprise them with your culinary talent!