Delicious Lemon Flavour Baked Treats 🍋
Yummy lemon cake & lemon muffins
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Are you craving the zesty goodness of lemons in your baked treats? Look no further! In this newsletter, I bring you not one, but two delightful lemon-flavoured recipes that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight. Whether you prefer a soft and fluffy lemon cake or a healthier gluten-free and refined sugar-free lemon muffin, I have got you covered.
Let's dive into these mouthwatering lemon flavor baked treats!
The Most Delicious Lemon Cake
Trust me when I say this is the most scrumptious lemon cake you'll ever taste. It's unbelievably fluffy and incredibly easy to make from scratch. Plus, you don't need any extra glaze, as it's already bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Kitchen utensils you will need:
Non-US based? Check my recommendations on AMAZON UK or AMAZON EU.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 60 mins
Servings: 12 portions
Ingredients:
2 cups or 240g all-purpose flour
1 cup or 190g brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp poppy seeds
Zest from 1 lemon
1/4 cup or 60ml lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
3/4 cup or 180ml soda water
2 eggs
1/3 cup or 60ml melted oil or butter or margarine
Oil for greasing the baking tray
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 356 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
In another bowl, combine all the wet ingredients: lemon juice, soda water, eggs, and melted margarine.
Transfer the dry ingredient mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients and whisk well to create a smooth batter.
Grease a baking tray with your preferred oil.
Pour the batter into the baking tray and spread it evenly.
Bake the cake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Once baked, let the cake cool, and then it's ready to enjoy!
Lemon Muffins with Chickpea and Almond Flour
(Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free)
Looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast option? These lemon muffins with chickpea and almond flour are the perfect choice! They are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 30-35 mins
Servings: 6 muffins
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas
Juice from 1-2 lemons
1 cup or 100 grams chickpea flour
1 cup or 100 grams almond flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tsp cinnamon + more for sprinkling
A few walnuts for decoration
Coconut oil or olive oil for greasing the tray
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 356 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: almond flour, chickpea flour, baking soda, poppy seeds, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork and add lemon juice. Mix well.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients to create the muffin batter.
Grease a muffin tray with coconut oil.
Spoon the batter into each muffin case.
Sprinkle some more cinnamon on top and add a walnut on each muffin for decoration and crunch.
Bake the muffins for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Once done, take them out, and they're ready to be enjoyed as a delightful breakfast or snack!
There you have it, two lemon flavor baked treats that are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you choose the fluffy lemon cake or the wholesome lemon muffins, your taste buds will thank you for the burst of lemony goodness.
Happy baking!
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