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Lemon-Mint Cake with Lemon Syrup

Lemon-Mint Cake with Lemon Syrup

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
A light and fragrant cake infused with fresh lemon and mint, and finished with an intensely lemony syrup. Perfect for lemon lovers, this dessert offers a bright, refreshing flavor.
8 servings

Ingredients

Cake

  • butter for greasing
  • flour for dusting
  • 3 eggs separated, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 g) sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 g) salt
  • 8 sprigs mint leaves chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lemon zest
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

Syrup

  • 1 cup (200 g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lemon zest

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Saucepan

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the vegetable oil, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and salt. Add the egg yolks one at a time. Add chopped mint, lemon juice and lemon zest. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Set aside.
  4. Slowly add half of the egg white mixture into the oil mixture. Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the remaining egg white mixture. Spread the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
  5. For the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes.
  6. To serve, spoon some of the syrup onto each plate or shallow bowl and lay a slice of cake on top. Drizzle with additional syrup and garnish with a small sprig of mint.

Notes

Lining the cake pan with parchment paper ensures easier release. Top the cake with extra mint for a beautiful fresh finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 46mg | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg