Easter Lemon Elderflower Cake

Easter Lemon Elderflower Cake - A Delicious Springtime Treat
Looking for a show-stopping dessert to serve at your Easter gathering? Look no further than this Easter Lemon Elderflower Cake! This light and fluffy cake is infused with the delicate flavor of elderflower and brightened up with a zesty lemon glaze. It's the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup elderflower cordial
- Zest of 1 lemon

For the glaze:

- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon elderflower cordial

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk and elderflower cordial. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the lemon zest.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and elderflower cordial until smooth.
8. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve and enjoy!
Appearance and Taste:
This Easter Lemon Elderflower Cake is a beautiful and vibrant dessert that will impress your guests. The cake is light and fluffy, with a delicate elderflower flavor that is perfectly complemented by the zesty lemon glaze. The cake has a lovely golden color and a moist, tender crumb. It's the perfect dessert to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Type: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Flour, Butter, Lemon
So, if you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert to serve at your Easter gathering, give this Easter Lemon Elderflower Cake a try. Your guests will love it!