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This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert: Paul Hollywood’s Favorite Recipe

This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert: Paul Hollywood’s Favorite Recipe

5.2 from 10 reviews

This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert is a delightful treat that is easy to make and bursting with tangy lemon flavor. It’s a favorite recipe of Paul Hollywood, the renowned baker and judge on The Great British Bake Off.

Ingredients

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Dessert:

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

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Mix Sugar and Butter: In a large bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Lemon: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until smooth.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth for the glaze.
  8. Glaze Cake: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm cake and allow it to set before serving.

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Keywords: One-Bowl Lemon Dessert, Lemon Cake Recipe, Easy Lemon Dessert, Paul Hollywood Recipe