Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake Recipe

Celebrate spring and Easter with this delightful Lemon Meskoutchouh Cake! This light, fluffy, and moist Algerian sponge cake is a family favorite, perfect for any occasion. Easily decorated with chocolate mini eggs and Easter chicks for a festive touch, or enjoy it simply with the luscious lemon icing for a lighter treat. Don't let the detailed instructions intimidate you – it's surprisingly easy to make! This recipe delivers a delicious and memorable dessert that's sure to impress.

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 425.1 kcal

Protein 6g

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Ingredients for Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake

Margarine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Self Raising Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Lemons, Zest Of
Water
4 large eggs
Yellow Food Coloring
Icing Sugar
Orange Flower Water
Lemons
Miniature Chocolate Eggs

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How to Make Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the lemon icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add more lemon juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with the lemon icing.
Decorate with chocolate mini eggs, Easter chicks, or other spring-themed decorations (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

175g

Fat

22g

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake?

Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake?

Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake has approximately 425.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake?

The key ingredients for Our Family Favourite Lemon Spring Easter Cake are Margarine, Sugar, Self Raising Flour, Baking Powder, Lemons, Zest Of, Water. See the full list with measurements above.