Greek lemon and honey cake recipe

Greek Lemon and Honey Cake recipe

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This Greek lemon and honey cake recipe is a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavors of lemon with the natural sweetness of honey. The cake has a moist and tender texture, making it perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is both refreshing and indulgent. The zesty lemon zest adds a burst of freshness, while the honey provides a subtle sweetness that lingers on the palate.

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Greek lemon and honey cake recipe details

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Ingredients

45 g	margarine
4 tbsp	clear honey
1 large	lemon, zest and juice
150 ml	milk
150 g	plain flour
1 tsp	baking powder
½ tsp	grated nutmeg
60 g	medium semolina
2 medium	egg, white only
2 tsp	sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 5, 190°C, 375°F.

Grease and line a 7-8 inch square baking tin.

Heat margarine and 3 tablespoons of honey together in a small pan until melted. Reserve 1 tbsp of lemon juice and add the remainder and the milk to the honey.

Sift flour, baking powder and nutmeg into a bowl. Add the semolina and then beat in the honey mixture.

Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form and fold them into the mixture.

Spoon batter into tin and bake for about 25 minutes until golden and firm. While still in the tin and warm, drizzle with remaining honey and lemon juice. Cool in the tin and then turn out to cool fully and cut into fingers.

Preparation time:
ca. 45 min
Resting time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a