Lemon cinnamon cake

Want to prepare a simple snack for your friends that doesn't take much work? This lemon cake mixed with the delicious cinnamon flavor is so tasty that your friends will want to savor until the last crumb! Serve with tea or coffee!

Lemon cinnamon cake on a plate

Lemon cinnamon cake on a plate

INGREDIENTS FOR LEMON CINNAMON CAKE

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Lemon juice - Aromatize and gives a fresh taste to the cake.
  • All-purpose flour - Give consistency and is the base of the dough.
  • Unsalted butter - Makes the cake soft and tastier.
  • Granulated sugar - Sweetness and flavor.
  • Eggs - Provides structure and moisture and help the cake rise.
  • Cinnamon powder - Aromatize and adds flavor.
  • Lemon zest - Adds a very nice fresh flavor.
  • Baking powder - Help the cake rise.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

Slice of lemon cinnamon cake on a plate

HOW TO MAKE LEMON CINNAMON CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan with margarine or butter and dust with flour.

Step 2: Beat for 2 minutes the sugar and the melted butter. Add the eggs and the lemon zest and mix until it's nicely incorporated. Pour the lemon juice and beat for about 1 minute. Add the flour, cinnamon powder and the baking powder and beat until obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture. Dough of lemon cinnamon cake on a large glass bowl

Step 3: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Dough of lemon cinnamon cake on a bundt cake pan Lemon cinnamon cake on a bundt cake pan

Step 4: Turn off the oven and unmold the cake onto a plate. Let cool to room temperature and serve.

Lemon cinnamon cake on a plate

RECIPE TIPS

Some tips to make the cake denser:
1. Use ingredients like eggs, milk or yogurt to add moisture to the cake.
2. Reduce the amount of baking powder or baking soda in the recipe.
3. Replace all-purpose flour with cake flour or almond flour.
4. Bake the cake at a lower temperature.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to bake a cake?

The baking time for a cake can vary significantly based on several factors, such as the type of cake, oven, recipe or pan size.
Most cakes can take anywhere from 25 to 60 minutes to bake at 180ºC (350ºF). However, some recipes may require higher or lower temperatures.
Always preheat your oven and don't forget to check if your cake is done using methods such as the toothpick test or gently pressing the cake's center to ensure it's fully baked.

RECIPE VIDEO:
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Lemon cinnamon cake

Lemon cinnamon cake on a plate

Want to prepare a simple snack for your friends that doesn't take much work? This lemon cake mixed with the delicious cinnamon flavor is so tasty that your friends will want to savor until the last crumb! Serve with tea or coffee!

4.12 from 17 reviews


    Category:Breakfast, Cakes, Desserts, Recipes, Videos
    Cuisine:
    Difficulty:
    Servings: 12 slices
    Prep Time:20 m
    Cook Time:30 m
    Total Time:50 m

    Ingredients

    • 100 ml (1/2 cup) lemon juice
    • 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
    • 125 grams (1/2 cup) melted unsalted butter
    • 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
    • 3 medium eggs
    • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon powder
    • Zest of one lemon
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with margarine or butter and dust with flour.
    2. In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for 2 minutes the sugar and the melted butter. Add the eggs and the lemon zest and mix until it's nicely incorporated. Pour the lemon juice and beat for about 1 minute. Add the flour, cinnamon powder and the baking powder and beat until obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture.
    3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
    4. Turn off the oven and unmold the cake onto a plate. Let cool to room temperature and serve.
    Lemon cinnamon cake
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 12 slices
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 200
    Total Fat 10 g(13%)
    Saturated Fat 6 g(29%)
    Cholesterol 63 mg(21%)
    Sodium 78 mg(3%)
    Total Carbohydrate 25.5 g(9%)
    Protein 3.5 g
     

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