Lemon Cake

LEMON CAKE

4 eggs
340g caster sugar
zest of 2 lemons
Whisk together till creamy, and then add
180g plain flour
100g almond meal
1/2 tbsp baking powder
160ml cream
Whisk until smooth, and then add
100g melted butter - cooled
juice of 2 lemons
Whisk again
Bake 160c - 180c until done

Icing
150g icing sugar
100g butter at room temperature
Beat together, the add
zest and juice of 1 lemon
100g cream cheese at room temperature
Beat until smooth.
Ice cake when it is cool,then dust thickly with icing sugar.

This cakes keep well and is light and delicious. You can you orange juice and zest, or lime juice and zest instead of the lemon.