Lemon Chia Seed Cake

Lemon Chia Seed Cake

55min
8 servings
Easy

Recipe for a lemon chia seed cake that results in a flavorful batter and a creamy glaze to finish.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Massa
  • 75g de Melted butter
  • 1cup de Sugar
  • 3units de Eggs
  • 1/4cup de Squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4cup de Milk
  • 1,5cup de All-purpose flour
    Substitui por: farinha de arroz
  • 1teaspoon de Baking powder
  • 1tablespoon de Chia seeds
Cobertura
  • 1cup de Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
  • 2tablespoons de Lemon juice
Decoração
  • Lemon zest opcional
  • Lemon wedges opcional

Instructions

1
bater

In a bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and the three eggs.

1min
2
bater

Beat the mixture vigorously until it becomes smooth and lighter in color.

1min 30s
3
misturar

Add the lemon juice (1/4 cup) and the milk (1/4 cup) to the mixture, and stir briefly.

30s
4
peneirar

Sift the all-purpose flour (1 and 1/2 cups) along with the baking powder (1 teaspoon) over the liquid ingredients.

1min

Dica: Sifting ensures a lighter batter without lumps.

5
misturar

Mix the sifted dry ingredients into the liquids until a smooth batter is achieved, eliminating all flour clumps.

2min
6
misturar

Add one tablespoon of chia seeds to the batter and incorporate them evenly throughout the mixture.

30s
7
preparar

Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan (suggested size is 8.5 x 4.5 inches / 21x11 cm).

45s
8
assar

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

30min
180°C

Dica: Use the toothpick test to check for doneness.

9
misturar

For the glaze, mix one cup of powdered sugar with lemon juice, adding the liquid gradually (about two tablespoons total) until you reach a creamy consistency that drizzles slowly.

3min

Dica: Add the juice slowly to prevent the glaze from becoming too thin.

10
cobrir

Remove the cake from the pan after it has cooled and cover it with the prepared glaze.

1min
11
decorar

Finish by decorating with lemon zest and lemon wedges before serving.

30s

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Dietary Info

Vegetarian

Allergens Present

Gluten Milk Egg

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    519 kcal26%
  • Carbohydrates
    95 g32%
  • Protein
    10 g13%
  • Total Fat
    12 g21%
  • Dietary Fiber
    1 g4%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

forma de bolopeneirarecipiente

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