Paul Hollywood Lemon One-Bowl (Print)
Paul Hollywood’s fluffy, zingy lemon cake packs comfort and happy vibes, finished off with a splashy citrus glaze. It feels like home at teatime or whenever friends come by.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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120 ml whole milk
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
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190 g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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200 g granulated sugar
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
→ Glaze
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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120 g powdered sugar
# Steps:
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Let the baked cake rest in its pan for about 10 minutes. Move it to a wire rack, and pour the lemon glaze all over so the flavor soaks in while it’s still a little warm.
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Mix up the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until it’s all silky and smooth. That’s your tangy glaze done.
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Pour your batter into the lined pan. Smooth the top and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or just take it out when you poke it in the middle and the skewer comes out without any batter stuck to it.
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Now drizzle in the milk bit by bit while stirring, and keep going until the mix is smooth and there aren’t any lumps left.
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Toss in your flour, baking powder, and salt. Give it a gentle stir—don’t beat it too much or it’ll get dense.
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Stir in the fresh lemon zest and juice. Don’t overdo it—just blend until you get that zippy smell.
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Crack in the eggs one after the other, making sure to beat well so it all gets creamy and mixed up.
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Put the soft butter and sugar into a big bowl and beat them together until light and kind of fluffy. That helps your cake stay soft.
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Switch the oven to 175°C. Spray or butter your 23 cm pan, then line it with parchment so getting the cake out later is a breeze.
# Notes:
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Getting all your stuff to room temp helps everything mix smoother so your cake stays nice and light. If you stir in flour too much, the cake turns a little tough. Try to stick with fresh lemons for both the squeeze and the zest, it really makes a difference.