LEMON FIESTA CAKE

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You'll have a fiesta on your table when you use this recipe to make a light, lemony, fluffy, and festive lemon-accented cake with raisins.

Provided by Marsha

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
¾ teaspoon lemon extract
½ cup golden raisins
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter
1 ½ tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • Cream 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Blend in the lemon peel.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, soda and baking powder. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk to creamed butter mixture. Add lemon extract and raisins.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 minutes cool 5 minutes, then turn out onto serving plate. Prick hot cake with skewer or fork and pour on lemon topping.
  • Combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter and water in a saucepan and heat until butter melts. Add lemon juice . Spoon over hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.8 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

Naseer Koko
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Overall, I'm very happy with this cake. It's delicious, moist, and fluffy. I would definitely make it again.


Aries Espinoza
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves lemon cakes. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Tashik Deowan
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake.


sir zombie
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I've tried many lemon cakes before, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.


Ogbeide Giuseppe
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect texture for a lemon cake.


rahulislam rubel
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I love the lemon flavor in this cake. It's not too overpowering, but it's definitely there.


Torres Majiare
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a snack.


Linda Gamas
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I was so excited to try this cake and it did not disappoint. The lemon flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist.


John wick Stick
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This cake is easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the lemon flavor.


Leyla Arrington
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my friends and family.


Razak Larbi
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy.