The best lemon mug cake recipe you will ever find!
No exaggerations here, but this is probably the easiest and the most delicious lemon mug cake recipe. All it takes is a couple of lemons (or limes) to bring together this citrusy dessert together. The best part of these mug cake recipes is that they are portion controlled dessert recipes which are perfect as snack ideas.
I have been waiting to try lemon cake in a mug recipe format for quite sometime now. For past couple of weeks I have been baking several delicious mug cake recipe, each being awesome in its own way. Being a huge fan of lemon cakes, I was itching to try my fool-proof lemon cake recipe in a mug.
Looking for perfect summer dessert recipe?
Summer isn’t that far off. Right? And once the temperature soars, all we are going to crave would be those huge jugs of lemonade, chilled with ice cubes. Somehow, everything with lemons sound so perfect for the summers.
I believe this lemon mug cake recipe would be perfect for those summer brunches. The extra tang from the lemon zest gives an extra kick of lemony taste to this lemon cake
My secret to the moist lemonade cake
Yes, you heard it right. I call this recipe as my lemonade cake. After all it have everything that goes into a nice glass of lemonade. Freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, sugar, a pinch of salt, and SODA!
WHAT!!
Yes, soda is amazing for this recipe. It gives moisture and helps the cake rise while baking after reacting with the leavening agents. So, bring out those leftover soda bottles from your refrigerator and start whipping this super simple yet bursting with lemony zing, lemon mug cake.
How to serve these delicious lemon mug cakes to your guests?
As you can see, I have kept it simple here. I made these lemon mug cakes for the two of us and topped them with kafir lime flavored whipped cream sweetened with honey. Since we love the tang flavour of the kafir limes, I grated some lime zest over the top before serving.
In Delhi, we get some amazing kafir limes at CR Park Market, and whenever we visit, we always make sure to buy some for our desserts or to serve as an accompaniment to our Bengali side dishes.
But in case you are looking for a glaze for lemon cake, then you can always combine 1/4th cup of Icing sugar with a tablespoon lime juice till you get a pouring consistency. I love adding an extra depth of flavour to my drizzle for lemon cake, so I often add some thyme or rosemary to it. Do not forget to add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Meanwhile I have a collection of mug cake recipes on my blog, in case you are looking for:
- Christmas Special Plum cake Mug Cake Recipe
- Valentine’s Day Special Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
- Classic Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe
- Classic Carrot Mug Cake Recipe
So, let’s see how to make lemon mug cake with fresh lemon juice:
No exaggerations here, but this is probably the easiest and the most delicious lemon mug cake recipe. All it takes is a couple of lemons (or limes) to bring together this citrusy dessert together. The best part of these mug cake recipes is that they are portion controlled dessert recipes which are perfect as snack ideas.
- ⅓ cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Cornflour
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Refined Oil
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Drinking Soda Water
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Pre-heat the oven at 180°C. Prepare the cups for baking by brushing them lightly with oil.
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Mix the dry ingredients and sieve them to get rid of any lumps.
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In another mixing bowl, whisk the egg with a pinch of salt to loosen it.
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Add the sugar and whisk till dissolved. Add the oil and whisk again.
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Now, add the dry ingredients in two parts, alternating with the soda water and lemon juice. whisk everything quickly and pour the batter in the cups and bake.
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For topping, whisk some chilled whipping cream with a tablespoon of granulated sugar or honey, a couple of drops of lemon juice and lemon zest.
Wait for the cakes to cool down completely before pouring the cream on top.
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