Lemon Balm Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Lemony and fresh Lemon Balm Cake recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

467

Sugar

35g

Fat

27g

The Lemon Balm Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the tangy taste of lemon with the floral aroma of fresh lemon balm. It has a light and refreshing flavor that's perfect for spring and summer. This cake is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients, making it a great option for beginner bakers.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.	Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and add the lemon juice.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, potato starch, and baking powder.
5.	Slowly fold in the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
6.	Mix in the chopped lemon balm.
7.	Grease a 9-inch cake pan and pour in the cake batter.
8.	Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9.	Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and placing it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

PROS

The Lemon Balm Cake has a light and refreshing lemon flavor with a moist texture and a delicate crumb.

It’s a perfect dessert for lemon lovers and it’s easy to make!

CONS

This cake contains a significant amount of butter and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lemon balm is a natural source of antioxidants and has been used in traditional medicine to ease digestive problems and reduce anxiety and stress.
This cake can be enjoyed as an occasional treat when consumed as part of a balanced diet.

	250 g butter , at room temperature
	250 g sugar
	4 eggs
	1/2 lemon , juice of
	130 g all-purpose flour
	120 g potato starch
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	100 ml chopped fresh lemon balm