Lemon cake with mayonnaise
Description
Homemade treats for tea. Many people buy ready-made baked goods or prepare them using dry cake mix. Of course, this is much easier and faster, but you can also choose a more traditional approach. The finished cake is soaked with lemon juice and topped with lemon glaze. This dessert is perfect for Easter, afternoon tea, or any other celebration. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the lemons thoroughly, or better yet, pour boiling water over them. Grate the zest of 4 lemons and squeeze out the juice.
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Step 2
2. Mix 2 cups of sugar with butter and the zest of 3 lemons.
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Step 3
3. Add mayonnaise, vegetable oil, lemon extract, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and salt to the bowl. Whisk everything until a fluffy and smooth mixture forms.
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Step 4
4. Add the eggs in 3 batches, beating the mixture with a mixer after each addition.
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Step 5
5. In another container, mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Step 6
6. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the butter, mayonnaise, and eggs, and mix everything together using a spatula.
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Step 7
7. Divide the dough between 2 baking pans, smooth out.
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Step 8
8. Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Remove the cake and let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Mix the powdered sugar, zest of one lemon, and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice until a glaze forms.
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Step 10
10. Mix the remaining lemon juice (about 1/3 cup) and sugar, using an equal amount of sugar to juice. Microwave for 45 seconds to dissolve the sugar crystals.
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Step 11
11. Pierce the slightly cooled cupcakes with a toothpick (about 20-30 pricks).
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Step 12
12. Soak both cakes with the prepared glaze and leave to cool.
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Step 13
13. Carefully remove the cooled cake from the mold, decorate with icing. Wait for the icing to set and enjoy your baked treat.