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Light & fluffy lemon poppyseed cake

The light and fluffy citrus cake is perfect for when friends swing by for afternoon tea - by Alison Pickel
  • 21 Jan 2016
Light & fluffy lemon poppyseed cake
Cook: 65 Minutes - medium - Serves 12 - Vegetarian - nut-free - pregnancy-safe
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The light and fluffy citrus cake is perfect for when friends swing by for afternoon tea

Ingredients

12 egg whites, at room temperature

3 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp cream of tartar

1 cup caster sugar

2 tbsp poppy seeds

1 tsp vanilla bean paste

1 tsp finely grated lemon rind plus extra to serve

1 cup plain flour

Lemon icing

1 cup icing sugar mixture

1- 1½ tbsp lemon juice

Method

  1. Grease a 22cm round cake 
pan. Line base and side with baking paper.
  2. Place egg whites, juice and cream of tartar in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on high speed until foamy. Gradually add half the sugar, one tblsp at a time, beating between each addition until mixture is thick and glossy. Beat in seeds, vanilla and 
rind until combined.
  3. Add sifted flour and remaining sugar. Gently 
fold in with a whisk until 
just combined. Spoon into prepared pan. Smooth 
over top.
  4. Cook in a moderate 
oven (180C) for about 
25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked when tested. Cool completely in pan.
  5. Turn cake out onto 
a wire rack. Drizzle lemon icing over top and side of cake. Decorate with lemon rind. Stand at room temperature until set.
  6. To make lemon icing, 
sift icing sugar into a bowl. Stir in enough juice until 
a pouring consistency.

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