FoodSimple lemon bread: A quick, tasty treat for any occasion

Simple lemon bread: A quick, tasty treat for any occasion

Lemon cake - Delicacies
Lemon cake - Delicacies
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18 September 2024 17:23

You can go wild with cakes and prepare complex pastries with many layers of cream, crisps, and fruits. Or you can choose simplicity and whip up a simple and tasty dessert in no time. This delicious recipe for lemon bread belongs to the latter group.

Like banana bread, lemon bread doesn't have much in common with bread. Instead, it is a soft, fluffy, and moist cake that disappears immediately after baking. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can enjoy a delicious pastry as if it were from a good bakery.

Simple lemon cake

It works for both small and large occasions, and packed as a second breakfast for school or work, it immediately arouses jealousy among friends. Additionally, you only need a few simple ingredients. The addition of lemon makes the cake light, fresh, and refreshing.

This recipe is perfect for those looking for simple and delicious desserts that can be prepared without much trouble or special skills. It's ready for a moment of mixing, a bit of baking.

Simple lemon bread
Simple lemon bread© Adobe Stock | Kirsty Begg

It is best to choose an organic lemon that is not waxed. Remember to always scald the fruit if you're using the peel.

Ingredients:

                  
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • Optional: lemon glaze (1 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice)

Preparation:

              
  1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the condensed milk.
  2. Scald the lemon with boiling water.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and zest. Mix until combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into a pan lined with parchment paper. A small loaf pan works best.
  5. Bake for about 45 minutes at 170°C (rounded to approximately 340°F), until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. After the bread cools, prepare the glaze from powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle it over the cake.

You can serve lemon bread as a snack, dessert, or addition to breakfast. It smells wonderful and tastes even better, so fans of this baked good definitely won’t be lacking. Enjoy!

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