Of nearly Royal Approval.
by girlinafoodfrenzy
There are some foods out there which taste of the sunshine. Sun ripened tomatoes, the juiciest fresh melons and citrus flavours which burst with tang, zest and zeal! For me, one of my favourite flavours would be Lemons.
This recipe comes tried and tested from the upmarket UK superchain Waitrose. I’m not familiar with their products but I know of the chain and apparently they hold a Royal Warrant to supply groceries to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, so I figure they must be onto a good thing!
Of course I had to Giaff this one a little, so I’ve added in some lemon zest & juice to lighten the flavours which you’ll hopefully enjoy in this Lemon Cake with Caraway seeds
This one has been taste tested on some of my work colleagues and got a big thumbs up of approval! Dare I say part of this cake has some nearly royal approval???
Like this, you might want to see:
Classic Victorian Sponge Cake
Upside down Orange & Semolina cake
Earl Grey Tea Cake
How absolutely lovely! Lemons also look like a bit of sunshine themselves
I agree, the best kind of sunshine where you eat and taste those flavours!
So pretty and I love lemons to!
Hi Megan, it’s not the fanciest or prettiest cake but the simplicity of lemon and caraway works so well. Thanks
So gorgeous and who doesn’t love lemons?
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I agree Uru, might not be worthy of those champions at the Gumnut bakery though! Be definitely one for the work crowd!
Done well Al
Thank you
Oh! Lemon cake! It does look like it deserves royal approval
Lol, I’ll try!
Sounds delicious. Waitrose is the best grocery store. It’s the only place we shop in the UK and better than any grocery store I’ve been to in the states except one in Seattle. Can’t wait to make this recipe!
Well it’s a fun standby by for any afternoon tea and something which can replace the traditional Teacake. Looking forward to seeing what you think of this one
Of course your cake would get thumbs up approval–I wouldn’t be the least surprised if you got an official royal approval.
I love lemons, too, and this cake looks like zesty sunshine.
Thank you for the vote of confidence! Lemons and zesty sunshine, love the idea of that
Beautiful and sounds delicious. I still don’t bake.
Thank you Richard, still glad to have your feedback on cake appreciation nonetheless
My mouth is watering at those lemon photos and the thought of this cake. I’m sure Her Majesty would give you the thumbs up, and down a slice with a nice cup of Earl Grey, which is said to be her preferred teatime tipple.
Thanks Lorna, as a fellow citizen of the UK and a lover of all things tea and cake (I take that) as a very big compliment! Plus Heston B did release an earl grey bun/Teacake with mandarin for Waitrose , so I gather we’re all in good company! Lol,
You will find fennel in almost every sweet dish in Bengali cuisine. We are made of fennels and nigella seeds I have often said.
Love fennel in cakes! An apple cake wit fennel is too beautiful for words! I love your recipe and your photos, i DO!
Thank you, lol but I should point out that this is a lemon cake with caraway seeds! Ha ha, but I imagine an apple with fennel seed cake would be equally lovely, perhaps you’ll have to rethink the creation for your blog instead
Caraway became fennel…I don’t know how! Sorry Alice…I may have a one track mind…everything is becoming fennel! LOL!
Not to worry, both are equally tasty
This definitely gets my seal of approval. Fresh lemon, aromatic caraway and a wonderfully simple cake, sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing
Hi Fiona, thank you! There’s something about teacakes which makes it special because it can almost be enjoyed as much as that other everyday ritual a good ole cuppa! But yes, the lemon and caraway seeds is so indicative of those great flavours from the UK.
Oh my God….can you send me some now! Love lemon cake, having been toying with the idea of making one, but I’m afraid I will probably eat all of it myself!
So many of my cakes are shared with hungry colleagues and friends. I know to try and make the home cakes in smaller ramekins for the two of us, although, sometimes on special occasion or hectic weeks (warrants the need) for sugar or indulgence
I do love me some lemon goodness. This cake looks utterly lovely.
Hi Hungry Mum, there’s something quintessentially lovely about an afternoon tea cake with lemon and the addition of caraway just made to more special. There are some heavier versions out there like a pound cake with butter, but I rarely say no to runny, sticky icing