Lemon Streusel Cake

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place a strainer over a bowl.
  2. 2Place a strainer over a bowl.
  3. 3Place a strainer over a bowl.
  4. 4Add 2 cups of plain flour to the strainer.
  5. 5Add 2 cups of plain flour to the strainer.
  6. 6Add 2 cups of plain flour to the strainer.
  7. 7Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the flour.
  8. 8Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the flour.
  9. 9Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the flour.
  10. 10Add 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the flour.
  11. 11Add 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the flour.
  12. 12Add 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the flour.
  13. 13Add 1/4 tsp of salt to the flour.
  14. 14Add 1/4 tsp of salt to the flour.
  15. 15Add 1/4 tsp of salt to the flour.
  16. 16Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl.
  17. 17Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl.
  18. 18Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl.
  19. 19Add 3/4 cup of caster sugar to the bowl.
  20. 20Add 3/4 cup of caster sugar to the bowl.
  21. 21Add 3/4 cup of caster sugar to the bowl.
  22. 22Mix the dry ingredients with a spoon.
  23. 23Mix the dry ingredients with a spoon.
  24. 24Mix the dry ingredients with a spoon.
  25. 25In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup of buttermilk.
  26. 26In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup of buttermilk.
  27. 27In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup of buttermilk.
  28. 28Add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the buttermilk.
  29. 29Add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the buttermilk.
  30. 30Add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the buttermilk.
  31. 31Add 2 lightly whisked eggs to the mixture.
  32. 32Add 2 lightly whisked eggs to the mixture.
  33. 33Add 2 lightly whisked eggs to the mixture.
  34. 34Add 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice to the mixture.
  35. 35Add 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice to the mixture.
  36. 36Add 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice to the mixture.
  37. 37Add 1 1/2 tbsp of lemon zest to the mixture.
  38. 38Add 1 1/2 tbsp of lemon zest to the mixture.
  39. 39Add 1 1/2 tbsp of lemon zest to the mixture.
  40. 40Whisk the wet ingredients until well combined.
  41. 41Whisk the wet ingredients until well combined.
  42. 42Whisk the wet ingredients until well combined.
  43. 43Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture.
  44. 44Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture.
  45. 45Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture.
  46. 46Mix the batter with a spatula until smooth.
  47. 47Mix the batter with a spatula until smooth.
  48. 48Mix the batter with a spatula until smooth.
  49. 49Pour the batter into a 24 cm square pan lined with parchment paper.
  50. 50Pour the batter into a 24 cm square pan lined with parchment paper.
  51. 51Pour the batter into a 24 cm square pan lined with parchment paper.
  52. 52Spread the batter evenly in the pan with a spatula.
  53. 53Spread the batter evenly in the pan with a spatula.
  54. 54Spread the batter evenly in the pan with a spatula.
  55. 55For the lemon streusel, add 1 cup of plain flour to a bowl.
  56. 56For the lemon streusel, add 1 cup of plain flour to a bowl.
  57. 57For the lemon streusel, add 1 cup of plain flour to a bowl.
  58. 58Add 2/3 cup of caster sugar to the flour.
  59. 59Add 2/3 cup of caster sugar to the flour.
  60. 60Add 2/3 cup of caster sugar to the flour.
  61. 61Add 1/4 tsp of salt to the sugar and flour.
  62. 62Add 1/4 tsp of salt to the sugar and flour.
  63. 63Add 1/4 tsp of salt to the sugar and flour.
  64. 64Add 1 tbsp of lemon zest to the mixture.
  65. 65Add 1 tbsp of lemon zest to the mixture.
  66. 66Add 1 tbsp of lemon zest to the mixture.
  67. 67Mix the dry streusel ingredients with a fork.
  68. 68Mix the dry streusel ingredients with a fork.
  69. 69Mix the dry streusel ingredients with a fork.
  70. 70Pour 85 g of melted unsalted butter into the streusel mixture.
  71. 71Pour 85 g of melted unsalted butter into the streusel mixture.
  72. 72Pour 85 g of melted unsalted butter into the streusel mixture.
  73. 73Mix the streusel ingredients with a fork until crumbly.
  74. 74Mix the streusel ingredients with a fork until crumbly.
  75. 75Mix the streusel ingredients with a fork until crumbly.
  76. 76Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the cake batter.
  77. 77Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the cake batter.
  78. 78Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the cake batter.
  79. 79Place the pan in the oven.
  80. 80Place the pan in the oven.
  81. 81Place the pan in the oven.
  82. 82Bake at 170 degrees Celsius in a convection oven for 25 minutes.
  83. 83Bake at 170 degrees Celsius in a convection oven for 25 minutes.
  84. 84Bake at 170 degrees Celsius in a convection oven for 25 minutes.
  85. 85Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.
  86. 86Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.
  87. 87Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.
  88. 88For the lemon sugar icing, add 75 g of icing sugar to a bowl.
  89. 89For the lemon sugar icing, add 75 g of icing sugar to a bowl.
  90. 90For the lemon sugar icing, add 75 g of icing sugar to a bowl.
  91. 91Add 1 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice to the icing sugar.
  92. 92Add 1 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice to the icing sugar.
  93. 93Add 1 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice to the icing sugar.
  94. 94Mix the icing until smooth.
  95. 95Mix the icing until smooth.
  96. 96Mix the icing until smooth.
  97. 97Pour the lemon sugar icing into a piping bag.
  98. 98Pour the lemon sugar icing into a piping bag.
  99. 99Pour the lemon sugar icing into a piping bag.
  100. 100Drizzle the lemon sugar icing over the baked cake.
  101. 101Drizzle the lemon sugar icing over the baked cake.
  102. 102Drizzle the lemon sugar icing over the baked cake.
  103. 103Cut the lemon streusel cake into squares.
  104. 104Cut the lemon streusel cake into squares.
  105. 105Cut the lemon streusel cake into squares.
  106. 106Serve a slice of lemon streusel cake on a plate.
  107. 107Serve a slice of lemon streusel cake on a plate.
  108. 108Serve a slice of lemon streusel cake on a plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup caster sugar
  • 0.75 cup caster sugar
  • 0.75 cup caster sugar
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 0.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 0.66 cup caster sugar
  • 0.66 cup caster sugar
  • 0.66 cup caster sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 85 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 85 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 85 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 75 g icing sugar
  • 75 g icing sugar
  • 75 g icing sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

strainerbowlspoonwhiskspatula24 cm square panovenoven mittscooling rackknifespatulafork