EAST 62ND STREET LEMON CAKE
Maida Heatter's famous lemon cake first appeared in The Times in a 1970s feature highlighting a few of her best-loved cake recipes. This one was actually found by her daughter, Toni Evins Marks, who lived on East 62nd Street at the time. Ms. Marks, who went on to illustrate a number of Ms. Heatter's cookbooks, sent it to her mother. She tinkered with it and renamed it. The cake, which is tender, moist and scented with lemon zest, is brushed with a simple glaze of lemon juice and sugar when it's still warm so it soaks into the cake. It's a timeless dessert that's perfect for practically any celebration. (Note: Some readers have mentioned in the notes below the recipe that "Maida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts" instructs you to bake this cake at 350 degrees. Our recipe, the one that Craig Claiborne ran in 1970, before Ms. Heatter's book was published, indicates 325. Either will work, but if you bake at 350, start checking for doneness just before the hour mark.)
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9‐inch tube pan. Coat it with the bread crumbs.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Fold in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Stir in the lemon zest. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top of the batter. Bake 1¼ hours, or until the cake tests done.
- While the cake bakes, make the glaze. Warm the juice and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until all of the sugar is dissolved. Cover and remove from heat.
- When the cake is done, immediately unmold the cake onto a cake rack and apply the glaze with a pastry brush to the top and sides of the cake until it is all absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Sugar 47 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Hollie Martinsen
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Leo Julius
[email protected]This recipe is not very clear. I had to guess at some of the ingredients and measurements.
Muskan mengal 123 Muskaan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out very well. It was dry and crumbly.
Loyiso Mshiywa
[email protected]This cake is a bit more dense than I expected, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a little less flour next time.
G.S.H. ENTERTAINMENT
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and poppy seeds in this cake. It's such a classic flavor combination.
Shakila Yesmin
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer party or potluck.
Shakyne Whyte
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Ew'r Xojol
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best lemon cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Faisal Bakhar
[email protected]This lemon cake is the best I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Muhammad Aalim Shar
[email protected]I love this lemon cake! It's my go-to recipe when I need a quick and easy dessert. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Chosen Ug Media
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and just because. It's always a hit.
shikha Mim
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon cake, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! This cake is amazing. It's moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Wilbert Chiponda
[email protected]This lemon cake is so good! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was gone in no time.
Jilthon Maduro
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet and the lemon flavor is just right.
Jonny Innocent
[email protected]This lemon cake is divine! The perfect balance of tart and sweet, with a moist and fluffy crumb. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My friends and family loved it!