One of the things I love about living in a country with distinct seasons is how the food that we eat changes as we move from one season to the next. In summer it’s all about fruit, salads, seafood, barbecues and chilled rose wine, preferably enjoyed al fresco with the warm sun beating down. As the weather gets colder I start to crave richer and heavier foods like casseroles, lasagne (with or without the pasta), apple pie, and look forward to sipping hot chocolate or red wine in front of an open fire.
I’m sure my waistline would benefit from living in a warmer climate but my taste buds would definitely miss the autumnal fare. I am starting to draw up a list of recipes that I want to try this season but in the meantime this lemon and white chocolate cake is perfect for the Indian summer we’re having at the moment when it’s still warm enough to enjoy a cup of coffee and slice of cake out in the garden.
Ingredients:
- 100 g butter
- 100 g white chocolate
- 2 egg
- 200 ml sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 ml plain flour
- Grated zest from one lemon and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Whisk the egg, vanilla extract and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy
- Melt the butter and stir in the chocolate. Add to the bowl
- Stir in the flour, lemon zest and juice
- Pour the batter into a greased loose base cake tin
- Bake for 15-20 minutes in the middle of the oven at 200 degrees
- Sift over some icing sugar and serve with raspberries and whipped cream
A Spoonful of Style 
Are you trying to make me drool? I absolutely LOVE living in the countryside and seeing the seasons change and with it brings all the blackberries in Autumn! NOM NOM! This cake looks divine!
Rebecca xxx
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Ooh yes, blackberry picking is on my ‘must do’ autumn list. The country side sounds very appealing, especially after sitting in traffic for two hours today. There are simply too many people where I live! xxx
That looks delicious!
Thank you! X
Oh my what a delicious treat !! *_*
It is really delicious and so light at the same time. X
Looks yummy and perfect! I have never made anything with white chocolate before. I should try it 🙂
Yes definitely! It is much more subtle than milk chocolate but very nice. xxx
oh wow this looks delicious! I have a bit of a raspberry obsession at the minute so it really appeals to me!
Me too, I love raspberries 🙂
Love your recipe!! ❤️
Thank you! X
So beautiful.
❤
Emory
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Thank you! X
Looks great!
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Thank you! X