In the realm of delectable desserts, few can match the allure of "Tunnel of Love Lemon Tea Cake." Imagine a confection of pure delight—delicate layers of tender cake infused with a burst of lemon zest, coalescing with a velvety cream cheese filling, and crowned with a drizzle of tangy lemon glaze. This culinary masterpiece is not just a dessert; it's a culinary journey—transporting you to a world where sweetness and tartness dance in perfect harmony. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on this baking adventure will unveil the secrets to crafting this exquisite treat, leaving your taste buds captivated and your loved ones clamoring for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOIST LEMON TEA CAKES
Whenever I serve these lovely bite-size glazed cakes, they get rave reviews...and I get requests for the recipe. Lemon and cream cheese make for a winning combination.-Charlene Crump, Montgomery, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, extracts and lemon zest. Add flour; beat just until moistened., Fill greased miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Dip tops of cakes into glaze; place on waxed paper to dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
TUNNEL OF LOVE LEMON TEA CAKE
Make and share this Tunnel of Love Lemon Tea Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease and flour a 6 to 8-cup bundt pan and set aside.
- Blend the cream cheese with the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla.
- Scrape the bowl; add the egg and mix well. Set aside while you prepare the cake batter.
- Sift the flour, the 1-1/3 cups granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl; whisk briefly to blend.
- Whisk in the oil, lemon zest, and about half of the buttermilk until smooth. This first addition will prevent lumps from forming; do not be tempted to pour in all of the liquid at once.
- Whisk in the remaining buttermilk, mixing only long enough to combine.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the batter, trying to center it in the pan so it doesn't reach either edge.
- Cover with the remaining batter.
- Bake for about 55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. If you check it with a toothpick or cake tester, there should be only traces of cream cheese and no loose batter.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes; invert onto a rack to cool completely.
- To add the final touch, stir the lemon juice into the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cake in a random pattern.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.9, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 427.6, Carbohydrate 84.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 57, Protein 7
BITE-SIZE LEMON TEA CAKES
These bite-sized cakes are so delicious and addictive... you can't eat just one! I always make a full batch and never have any leftovers. These are a staple on my Easter menu.
Provided by Firebal
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 2 mini muffin tins.
- Combine white sugar, butter, and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice, 2 teaspoons lemon extract, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add flour; beat until batter is just moistened.
- Pour batter into muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk, and 3 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract together in a bowl to make glaze.
- Dip tops of cakes in the glaze; place cakes on the wire racks until glaze is set, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 65.2 mg, Sugar 22.5 g
LEMON-YOGURT TEA CAKES
Light, tender and tangy, these little lemon cakes will be the belle of the brunch. They're also great for lunch, supper or snacking. -Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the yogurt, egg whites, lemon juice, zest and extract; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMON CAKE WITH CHEESECAKE TUNNEL
We'd follow a cheesecake tunnel anywhere! This one especially-because it leads through a super-moist lemon cake topped with lemony drizzle.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 2h5m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan. Beat 8 oz. cream cheese and granulated sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add egg; mix on low speed just until blended.
- Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Blend in dry pudding mix and lemon zest; pour half into prepared pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture into ring around center of cake batter in pan; cover with remaining cake batter.
- Bake 45 to 50 min. or until toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 min. Loosen cake from sides of pan with knife. Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool cake completely.
- Beat powdered sugar, lemon juice and remaining cream cheese with mixer until blended; drizzle over cake. Let stand until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
LOW-FAT LEMON TEA CAKE
A lovely low fat lemon tea cake with poppy seeds. My family loves this one so much that the gobble it down soo fast! Like in one day - especially my brother.
Provided by iPriscilla
Categories Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle, set aside.
- Mix the rest of the ingredients together in another medium sized bowl; pour it in the middle of the dry ingredients, and stir JUST UNTIL IT IS MIXED TOGETHER. If you overstir it, it will become a tough piece of crap.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees and wait 2 minutes; grease a loaf pan(9x5x2 1/2 i think).
- Bake for about 45 minutes, until the crust is brown and if you stick a toothpick inside it will come out clean.
EASY LEMON TEA CAKE
Easy lemon tea cake can be made low fat or whole grain. Tartand sweet, it's the perfect snack with a cup of afternoon tea.
Provided by Renee Pottle
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and lemon peel.
- In a small bowl, stir together the egg and applesauce (or yogurt or oil). Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- *If using whole grain flour increase fat (applesauce, plain yogurt, or oil) to 2/3 cup.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just well combined. Spoon into greased pan. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting.
LEMON CAKE WITH CHEESECAKE TUNNEL
We'd follow a cheesecake tunnel anywhere! This one especially-because it leads through a super-moist lemon cake topped with lemony drizzle.
Provided by Kraft Heinz
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan. Beat 8 oz. cream cheese and granulated sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add egg; mix on low speed just until blended.
- Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Blend in dry pudding mix and lemon zest; pour half into prepared pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture into ring around center of cake batter in pan; cover with remaining cake batter.
- Bake 45 to 50 min. or until toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 min. Loosen cake from sides of pan with knife. Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool cake completely.
- Beat powdered sugar, lemon juice and remaining cream cheese with mixer until blended; drizzle over cake. Let stand until firm.
Tips:
- For a perfectly moist and fluffy cake, make sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the batter, which will help the cake rise.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are well combined.
- Be careful not to overbake the cake. Overbaked cake will be dry and crumbly. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure to beat the butter until light and fluffy before adding the powdered sugar. Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out. If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Get creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even fresh fruit to decorate your cake.
Conclusion:
The Tunnel of Love Lemon Tea Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, tangy lemon flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try.
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