Description
This Traditional Treacle & Lemon Tea Cake is a moist, flavorful treat combining the rich sweetness of treacle with the bright zest and juice of fresh lemon. Perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy dessert, this cake offers a delightful balance of deep caramel notes and citrus freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 100g unsalted butter
- 150g brown sugar
- 100g treacle
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cake.
- Prepare Cake Tin: Grease and line your cake tin with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking and to make removal easier.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the treacle, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter, folding gently to combine without overmixing to maintain cake tenderness.
- Pour Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading it out evenly for consistent baking.
- Bake: Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely for better texture and ease of slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the unsalted butter is at room temperature for easy creaming with the sugar.
- The lemon zest and juice provide freshness, but you can adjust the lemon quantity to taste.
- Check the cake at the 30-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
- Treacle can be substituted with molasses if unavailable, but flavor will slightly vary.
- This cake pairs well with a cup of strong black tea or a mild herbal tea for a balanced treat.
