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Paul Hollywood’s One-Bowl Lemon Dessert Recipe

Paul Hollywood’s One-Bowl Lemon Dessert Recipe
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Paul Hollywood’s One-Bowl Lemon Dessert is a delightful and easy-to-make cake that bursts with bright lemon flavor. This recipe yields a moist and tender cake with a lemon glaze that adds the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup whole milk

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Your Pan
    Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. This helps release the cake cleanly once it’s baked.
  2. Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar
    In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or wooden spoon to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light, pale, and fluffy. This step gives your cake its airy lift.
  3. Step 3: Add Eggs One at a Time
    Crack in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This helps prevent curdling and creates a smooth batter.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the Lemon Goodness
    Add the lemon zest and lemon juice. As the zest hits the bowl, you’ll smell the sharp citrus oils blending into the butter mixture—it’s the heart of this lemon dessert.
  5. Step 5: Combine the Dry Ingredients
    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry mix. Stir gently—overmixing can lead to a dense cake.
  6. Step 6: Bake to Perfection
    Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top springs back to touch.
  7. Step 7: Make the Glaze
    While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. This creates a glossy glaze that adds just the right amount of tart sweetness.
  8. Step 8: Cool and Glaze
    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and, while still warm, spoon or drizzle the glaze over the top. The glaze will slightly melt into the surface, adding flavor and a beautiful sheen.

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Keywords: One-Bowl Lemon Dessert, Lemon Cake Recipe, Lemon Glaze Cake

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