Lemon Syrup Cake with Strawberries and Mint (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Lemon Syrup Cake with Strawberries and Mint (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter an 8-inch square non-reactive metal baking pan.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add 3/4 cup of the sugar and the lemon peel and beat until fluffy. Beat 1 egg into the butter and sugar mixture until well incorporated, followed by half of the flour. Repeat with the remaining egg and flour. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake the cake until a tester inserted in its center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  3. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack over a sheet pan and allow the cake to cool slightly. While the cake is cooling, make the syrup by combining 1/2 cup of the remaining sugar with 1/4 cup of the lemon juice in a medium non-reactive bowl. Whisk together until the sugar dissolves. Using a wooden skewer or toothpick, poke holes all over the cake. Pour the lemon syrup over the cake in several additions, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding another.
  4. Serve the cake warm or allow the cake to cool completely, and cover with plastic wrap to keep moist. Cake may be made 1 day in advance.
  5. Combine the strawberries with the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, remaining 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, and the chopped mint. Stir with a spoon to combine and dissolve the sugar.
  6. To serve, slice the cake into 8 equal portions. Combine the creme fraiche and the whipped cream, and fold until blended. Place a slice of the cake on a dessert plate and pour about 1/3 cup of the strawberries over the cake, and top with a dollop of the creme fraiche and whipped cream blend. Garnish with a sprig of mint and dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 390.03 Kcal (1633 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.13g 22%
Cholesterol 74.06mg 25%
Sodium 263.49mg 11%
Potassium 169.75mg 4%
Total Carbs 63.94g 21%
Sugars 45.77g 183%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 11%
Protein 5.27g 11%
Vitamin C 46.4mg 77%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 17mg 94%
Calcium 104.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.46 Kcal (839 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.26g 22%
Cholesterol 38.06mg 25%
Sodium 135.43mg 11%
Potassium 87.25mg 4%
Total Carbs 32.86g 21%
Sugars 23.52g 183%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 11%
Protein 2.71g 11%
Vitamin C 23.8mg 77%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 8.7mg 94%
Calcium 53.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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