JOANNE FLUKE'S PUCKER UP LEMON CAKE

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From her book, Cinnamon Roll Murder. I made this for Mother's Day Brunch and served with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It was delicious!

Provided by happy2bme_9_8206787

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large lemon
1 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup pecans
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon extract (or vanilla if you don't have lemon)
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9 x 13" cake pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • Wash the outside of your lemon and pat dry. Cut in half and juice the lemon, reserving the liquid to use later. Pick out the seeds and cut each half into four pieces.
  • Put these 8 pieces along with the raisins and the pecans into a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped. That's right, you're using the entire lemon in this cake. Set this mixture aside.
  • In your electric mixer bowl, add one cup of flour, the salt, baking soda, and sugar. Mix them on LOW for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the second cup of flour and mix on LOW for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the softened butter, the lemon extract and 3/4 cup of milk. Beat on LOW until the flour is well moistened. Then turn the mixer up to MEDIUM-HIGH and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Shut off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Turn the mixer on LOW and add the eggs, one at a time, beating continuously. Now add the last of the milk.
  • Once everything is incorporated, turn the mixer up to MEDIUM-HIGH and beat for 2 minutes. Turn off the mixer, remove the bowl and scrape down the sides.
  • Gradually add the ground lemon, raisin and pecan mixture, folding it in gently so you don't deflate all that lovely air you just beat into the mixture.
  • Pour into your prepared pan and smooth out as evenly as possible. This batter is a bit stiff.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack.
  • While the cake is still warm, drizzle 1/3 cup of the fresh lemon juice over the surface of the cake. It will instantly be absorbed.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup white sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until well mixed. Sprinkle this cinnamon/sugar mixture over the still warm cake.
  • Optional: Sprinkle 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans on top of the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
  • Let your cake cool to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. This will keep your cake nice and moist.
  • You can serve the cake right out of the fridge or let it come to room temperature.
  • It also freezes well if you wrap it in plastic wrap, then foil, and place the whole thing in a sealable freezer bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 390.3, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 32.5, Protein 4.7

Jenayah Williams
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out! Everyone loved it. The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Titas Ray
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The lemon flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


Ali Homosany
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious! The lemon flavor was amazing and the cake was so moist.


med bouab
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Kasumba Aisha
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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.


Kushal Lamgadey
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The lemon flavor was nice and the cake was moist.


mujaheed adamu
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I'm not a big fan of lemon cake, but this one was really good. The lemon flavor was subtle and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Angel Naquin
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This cake is so good! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The lemon flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist.


Umair Siddique
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear.


Jubair Khan
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.