Edna's Lemon Curd Teacake
Edna's Lemon Curd Teacake is a classic cake made with fresh lemon juice, butter, sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder. The Thermomix TM7 whisks the eggs airy, blends the batter evenly and heats the lemon curd to a silky consistency without burning, delivering a moist teacake with a tangy filling in one appliance.
About this recipe
Edna's Lemon Curd Teacake with the Thermomix TM7 brings a nostalgic teatime classic straight into your modern all-in-one kitchen machine. Searching for lemon curd cake recipes that actually work? This one delivers on every level: the TM7 whisks the eggs into a light, voluminous foam with the butterfly whisk, blends the flour and baking powder into a lump-free batter in seconds, and gently heats the lemon curd with precise temperature control so the eggs and butter thicken into a silky, glossy filling without a single curdled lump. The combination of a tender butter crumb and a sharp, zesty lemon centre makes this teacake the perfect dessert or afternoon treat for weekend guests, birthday tables or a cosy Sunday bake. Because weighing, mixing and cooking all happen in one bowl, you spend less time washing up and more time enjoying that first still-warm slice with a cup of tea.
Preparation tips
- Use room-temperature eggs and softened unsalted butter for the batter, as cold ingredients can make the mixture curdle and give the teacake a dense crumb instead of the desired light texture.
- Zest one of the lemons before juicing it and fold the zest into the batter; it intensifies the lemon flavour of the teacake far more than juice alone without adding extra liquid.
- Cool the cake completely before slicing so the lemon curd layer sets; serve at room temperature or briefly warmed, and store leftovers in an airtight tin for up to three days.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend plus a pinch of xanthan gum; the lemon curd filling stays naturally gluten-free, so only the cake base needs adjusting.
- Festive winter variation: add a teaspoon of ground cardamom or a splash of elderflower cordial to the lemon curd and dust the finished teacake with icing sugar for an elegant Christmas or high-tea presentation.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Whisking mastery - The Thermomix whisk attachment whisks the eggs and sugar into a light foam, giving the teacake its airy crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating - Precise temperature control of the TM7 cooks the lemon curd gently into a silky cream without curdling. [Precision Control]
- Weighing directly - Weigh flour and sugar straight into the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for consistent baking results every time. [Time Savings]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends butter, flour and baking powder into a smooth, lump-free cake batter in mere seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Easy cleaning - One mixing bowl of the Thermomix handles curd and batter, leaving you far less washing up afterwards. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- sugar
- large egg
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- lemon juice
- unsalted butter
- sugar
- large egg
- non-stick spray oil