We live in zone 6a and I have been gardening and cooking for years. This blog is an opportunity for me to share with you my success and those failures that come about on occasion. Plus, I want to hear from all the gardeners and bakers and cooks out there and learn from you. Feel free to share your ideas.







Monday, April 16, 2012

Tuesdays With Dorie: Baking With Julia- Lemon Loaf Cake

I found this cake to have a subtle taste of lemon and not overly sweet. As much as I love Starbuck's Lemon Loaf Cake, this loaf is at the other end of the spectrum. It is less sweet and overpowering. You want to have a slice  with coffee or tea. Plus, it was very easy to make. And yes I would make this again. I might add a little lemon juice instead of just the zest. However, you could take liberties by adding a lemon glace, lemon curd or strawberries on the side.

If you are interested in the recipe, the hosts for the month have it posted at the website.
Truc of Treats and Michelle of The Beauty of Life.

Perhaps next time I would be able to use Meyer Lemons from my tree. How fun would that be?










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16 comments:

  1. Sweet and That's itApril 16, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Yummy....

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  2. SusanApril 17, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    I loved how easy this was to throw together - and your loaf looks perfect!

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  3. Im At Home BakingApril 17, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Very yummy!

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  4. AliciaApril 17, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    A Meyer lemon tree... now I'm a bit jealous:) Lovely loaf!

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  5. TeresaApril 17, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Beautiful! I agree that this is easy enough to make on a regular basis. It's good to have recipes that you can dress up or down, as needed.

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  6. Sweet and That's itApril 17, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Thank you for having left your comment on my blog.

    Meyer Lemon... I've heard about them a lot of time lately on TWD... and I wish I knew what they were!

    Your cake looks great and deliciuos.

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  7. CindyApril 17, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Beautiful photos! This was one yummy loaf--so many possibilities.

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  8. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowApril 17, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    What a great looking cake. I love delicious cakes like these cook in a loaf pan. It reminds me of my great aunt who always made her cakes in loaf pans.

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    1. Tomato ThymesApril 17, 2012 at 5:26 PM

      I really enjoyed making it and the link to the recipe is on the blog post specific to the cake.

      Lisa

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  9. FlourchildApril 17, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    I love this one too! im glad you enjoyed:)

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  10. Cher RockwellApril 17, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Meyer lemons from a tree - oh my! That would be lovely.

    Very nice!

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  11. PamelaApril 17, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Your own lemon tree!? Very envious here! Nice loaf.

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  12. Roadtrek GirlApril 17, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    So jealous you have a Meyer Lemon tree..trying to grow one since last summer but our summers here just aren't hot enough and too rainey,but I'm not giving up hope...nice job.

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  13. JuliaApril 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I am also jealous of your meyer lemon tree. I love the east coast, but lemon trees just don't grow here.

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  14. SairaApril 18, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    lovely cake .... :-) and it must be so rewarding and satisfying to use your own lemon from your tree !!!!

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  15. Tomato ThymesApril 18, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Hi to all commented about the Meyer Lemon tree. I actually live in southern Ohio and the tree is indoors in the winter and it goes outside in may for the summer and fall. It is only 4 feet tall and probably will not let it go over 5 feet tall. I have it in a large plastic pot with soiless mix----very light weight compared to soil in your yard. Even I can carry the pot outside. While it is indoors I water it once a week and every third week starting in the Spring I fertilize with an acidic liquid fertilizer. I do not baby this plant.Thus anyone can own one, unless you live at the North Pole. Lisa

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