This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert: Paul Hollywood’s Favorite Recipe
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.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Sugar and Butter: In a large bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Lemon: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth for the glaze.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: One-Bowl Lemon Dessert, Lemon Cake Recipe, Easy Lemon Dessert, Paul Hollywood Recipe