Browned Butter Meyer Lemon Cake
There’s something about winter that makes you crave citrus. Wait…it must be the cold gloomy days and our cravings for warm sunny weather. This winter has been brutal but it is only January so I really shouldn’t complain. Nevertheless, winter citrus is one of my favorite things about the season and especially Meyer lemons that are only in season for a short period of time. This year, my first meyer lemon treat was this browned butter Meyer lemon cake. It is perfect for a weekend baking project when you just want something simple, sweet and delicious that will go with your morning coffee.
I love everything Meyer lemon as you can tell from my meyer lemon archive of recipes. The combination of tart lemon and hints of sweet mandarin orange is always so refreshing, especially in the winter. It’s great in comforting baked goods and why I love adding it to anything from cakes, souffles, and pie. You must add meyer lemons to your winter baking and you can start with this delightful meyer lemon cake that is so versatile.
Packed with fresh lemon zest and juice, nutty almond meal for a great texture and a soft crumb, this cake is rich and moist making it one of the best lemon cakes I’ve ever tried. I baked it in a loaf pan but I can also see it working great as a bundt or just a round cake pan. Once you try this, you will keep coming back to it all spring. Let me know how you like it!
This meyer lemon cake was the first cake I baked in our new home. I am not sure if I mentioned it (or maybe I did in passing ) but my family and I moved in December. We moved from NY to Maryland due to the relocation of my day job as a pharmaceutical scientist. It’s been a HUGE change and we are finally slowly getting settled and getting used to the new life. Between the job hunting, house hunting, moving a family with a toddler, I have not been baking much. Once my kitchen and baking equipment was finally unpacked, I was excited to get back into my elements. This cake was a great place to start and we enjoyed having a slice or two for snacks and with our coffee.
Hope you are having a great week!
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Browned Butter Meyer Lemon Cake
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I know we would love this, especially Remy who is a citrus addict!
Oh yes, she would then.
Looks absolutely delicious! Will have to give this a go.
let me know how you like it!! It will become a favorite soon.
What’s the point of the almond flour?
The almond meal adds texture to the cake as well as nut flavor.
What is the reason for using the dried bread crumbs? Can’t wait to try this!!
Texture and flavor 🙂