Lemon Yeast Cake from King Arthur

The King Arthur Flour Company, based in Vermont, is one of America’s oldest flour companies and has been providing quality baking products since 1790.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Lemon Yeast Cake from King Arthur

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• 1 packet Instant yeast
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Heat milk and butter in a saucepan until butter melts. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Beat eggs in a separate bowl and add them to the milk mixture.
4. Add the milk mixture, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
5. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
6. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Grease a cake pan and transfer the dough into it.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.