Whole Boiled Lemon Cake

Ingredients

• 1 lemon (large, boiled for 10 minutes)
• 0.75 cup sugar
• 0.5 cup avocado oil (or any vegetable oil)
• 0.5 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• salt (pinch)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the whole lemon in a pot of water and boil for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove the lemon from the water, cut it open, and remove any seeds.

3. 3

   In a large bowl or blender, combine the boiled lemon, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, and oil.

4. 4

   Blend the mixture until completely smooth.

5. 5

   Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda to the wet mixture.

6. 6

   Mix just until the ingredients are combined; do not overmix.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch baking pan.

8. 8

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 1 hour.

9. 9

   Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Some users suggest adding extra lemon zest if you prefer a more intense lemon flavor. Ensure you remove all seeds after boiling to prevent bitterness.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• lemon
• baking
• spring
• vegetarian