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Perfect Lemon Elderflower Cake Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Berries

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A bright and comforting lemon elderflower cake topped with fresh berries, perfect for a quick and easy homemade treat that feels both fancy and homey.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons elderflower cordial
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice (to thin glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, elderflower cordial, and vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet batter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 25 minutes if browning too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice or milk until smooth and pourable.
  11. Drizzle glaze over cooled cakes and let set for about 15 minutes.
  12. Top with fresh mixed berries before serving.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients are key for even baking. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Fold dry and wet ingredients gently to avoid tough cake. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Check doneness with a toothpick. Cool cakes completely before glazing to prevent melting. For gluten-free, use 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend and adjust bake time. For dairy-free, substitute butter and buttermilk as suggested.

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