Lemon + Elderflower Cake Recipe
Lemon Curd / Fresh Strawberries / Vanilla Chantilly Cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and elderflower cordial until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
