A Frances Mayes recipe from Under the Tuscan Sun, this dish is strong and sweet, appropriate in any sun-drenched setting.
Cream together 1 cup of sweet butter and 2 cups of sugar. Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time. The mixture should be light. Mix together 3 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and incorporate this with the butter mixture, alternating between adding it and the cup of buttermilk. Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and the grated zest (peel) of lemon to your taste. Bake in a non-stick pan at 300 degrees for 50+ minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. The cake can later be glazed (after cooling) with a mixture of 1/4 cup of butter, 1-1/2 cups of powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Feel free to garnish with curls of lemon rind and enjoy!
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (264g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 12 | ||
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Calories: 810 | ||
Calories from Fat: 234 (29%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 26g | 35 % | |
Saturated Fat 14.3g | 71 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 7.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Cholesterol 316.1mg | 97 % | |
Sodium 276.5mg | 10 % | |
Potassium 184mg | 5 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 135.4g | 40 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 5 % | |
Sugars, other 134.2g | ||
Protein 12.7g | 18 % | |
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Calories per serving: 810
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