Turmeric and Lemon cake
Turmeric and lemon cake
When you are looking for something with a little zing and a light fluffy cake all in one in this loaf cake. The lemon zest and sugar syrup makes it sharp and light and the addition of turmeric gives it a vibrant colour and a delicate flavour too.
For the cake
150 gms softened butter
150 gms caster sugar
150 gms self raising flour
3 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
zest of 1 lemon
For the icing
100 gms icing sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
Preheat the oven to 180 C. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin.
Put all the cake ingredients in a bowl and whisk for 2 minutes. Pour it all in the prepared loaf tin and bake for 35-40 minutes until baked. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing it.
Combine the icing sugar and lemon juice and make a smooth paste. Pour this over the cake while the cake is still warm. Serve warm or cold.