Paul Hollywood’s Favorite One-Bowl Lemon Dessert: Easy & Zesty
A bright and tangy dessert that is simple to make and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a slice of lemon.
- Can be topped with whipped cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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