Description
Enjoy a light and fluffy Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake that beautifully blends zesty lemon and warm turmeric flavors. Ideal for afternoon tea or as a refreshing dessert, this vibrant cake is sure to impress with its delightful taste and appealing color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground turmeric until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and lemon juice. Start with a third of the flour, then half of the buttermilk, and continue alternating until combined. Do not overmix.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden and springy.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the top of the cooled cake with powdered sugar if desired. For a lemon glaze, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cake.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices or edible flowers for presentation.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, consider adding more lemon zest or using a lemon glaze.
- This cake pairs beautifully with herbal tea or lemonade.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes