Directions
- 1Cut the cake into small pieces.
- 2Grate lemon zest.
- 3In a bowl, add 1 cup of granulated white sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon zest and rub them together.
- 4In another bowl, add 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 medium eggs, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- 5Mix well.
- 6Sift 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
- 7Add sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- 8Grease an 8x8 inch square pan with oil or butter.
- 9Pour batter into prepared pan.
- 10Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- 11Let it cool completely.
- 12Sift 3/4 cup confectioner/powdered sugar in a bowl.
- 13Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix well to form a glaze.
- 14Pour glaze over the cooled cake and spread evenly.
- 15Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- 16Cut into squares and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 2 medium eggs
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.75 cup confectioner/powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Equipment
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