Lemon Cakes (Ina Garten) Recipe

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Lemon Cakes (Ina Garten)
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  1. Cream the butter and 2 cups granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, the key to great cakes is beating the butter and sugar until the mixture's until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on medium speed add the eggs, (break the eggs into a dish before adding to the batter to avoid a bad egg or shells in the batter) 1 at a time, and the lemon zest. Sift together the flour, to make sure there are no lumps, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Separately, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.
  2. Cook 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. When the cakes are done, cool for 10 minutes, invert them onto a rack set over a tray and spoon the lemon syrup over the cakes. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
  3. For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour over the tops of the cakes and allow the glaze to drizzle down the sides.
  4. To freeze these cakes, prepare them except the glaze. Wrap them well in plastic wrap and freeze. When you're ready to use, defrost and glaze.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3001.55 Kcal (12567 kJ)
Calories from fat 337.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.51g 58%
Cholesterol 442.84mg 148%
Sodium 1627.14mg 68%
Potassium 727.15mg 15%
Total Carbs 643.65g 215%
Sugars 490.11g 1960%
Dietary Fiber 5.65g 23%
Protein 34.79g 70%
Vitamin C 46.1mg 77%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 260.3mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.49 Kcal (1187 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.54g 58%
Cholesterol 41.83mg 148%
Sodium 153.68mg 68%
Potassium 68.68mg 15%
Total Carbs 60.79g 215%
Sugars 46.29g 1960%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 23%
Protein 3.29g 70%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 77%
Iron 0.4mg 22%
Calcium 24.6mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 62.4
    Points
  • 82
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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