Thursday

French Lemon Cake with Strawberry Glaze





It's time for Foodie Friday ~ AND a Give-Away alert!


Yesterday for Tablescape Thursday I did a Mother-Daughter Tea.


And although my mom is no longer with us, I decided to make a cake that she used to make.


It's one of those that you can put together VERY quickly as it is mixed in the food processor.


After it is baked sweetened lemon juice is drizzled over the top, intensifying the luscious lemon flavor.




It can be served plain, and it's very good that way ~ but I wanted to dress it up a little so I added a Strawberry glaze, made with melted Strawberry jam, and then piped on a little whipped cream.







So simple, and so very good!



If you'd like the recipe, a printable copy is available on my 
recipe blog .


Click HERE to link directly to the recipe.


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please click HERE to go to my Tablescape Thursday post.
Thank you for stopping by to visit ~ and have a WONDERFUL weekend everyone! xo



Posted by Mari @ Once Upon a Plate at 6:18 PM
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30 comments:

  1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsApril 15, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Mary, I have lemon on my mind also! Your mom's cake looks wonderful:-)

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  2. a quiet lifeApril 15, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    that jam makes it look killer good!

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  3. GardenOfDaisiesApril 15, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Mmmmmm! I love lemony things.

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  4. PinkyApril 15, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    I should know better by now to not go to Foodie Fri. while trying to lose weight:) This cake looks so good, can't wait to get the recipe tomorrow. I will use the strawberry glaze too! Lemon cake is my absolute favorite dessert!!!! XO, Pinky

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  5. Fresh Local and BestApril 15, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    That looks like quite a luscious cake! I love the strawberry glaze!

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  6. Nancy's NotesApril 15, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Oh my, pinch me, that looks divine! Mari, your photographs are just, just perfection!

    Great blog.

    nancy

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  7. Natasha in OzApril 15, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    The cake looks delicious but I also just love the beautiful cake stand you served it on!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  8. aimeeApril 15, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    the cake looks so moist,delish and your table lovely. your mom would be so proud.
    blessings,
    aimee

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  9. TinaApril 15, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    delicious...

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  10. À LA GRAHAMApril 15, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    This is beautiful...the cake, table, china, eveything! The cake looks so delicious and even more special that it is your mother's recipe.

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  11. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverApril 15, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    your cake look really tempting ! Have a nice weekend ahead.

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  12. Chiara April 15, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    congratulations for the wonderful photos, I made a strawberry jam with Grand Marnier and wait for your recipe ....Have a wonderful we

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  13. MaryMohApril 16, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    Wow....beautiful lemon cake...my favourite. Lobve the setting and all the crockery...fabulous!

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  14. RettabugApril 16, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    Oh my goodness, Mari!! I can't decide if I love the cake or the beautiful dishes & cake stand more. What a beautiful tribute to your Mom, to make HER cake for a Mother/Daughter tea. It looks delicious & is so beautifully presented. Thank you for the recipe!

    I checked with a landscaper nearby & he wanted $220 for him to deliver a Myer lemon tree!!!!!!!!!!! I said "no thanks...I'll just buy the lemons!" Of course, neither of my local grocery stores HAD Myer lemons. :/

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  15. La Table De NanaApril 16, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    The jam is just melted jam? Spread to absolute perfection? Love "Le Look"~
    Mary do those cups match the mug I sent you moons ago? Moons and moons agao..? It looks similar?

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  16. ShelbyApril 16, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Everything looks beautiful~

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  17. KarenLanaApril 16, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    Gorgeous cake and table! I'm in love with Chintz. Can't wait to try the recipe, it looks amazing.

    Have a beautiful, relaxing weekend

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  18. LindaApril 16, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    OMG just send me a piece...ok?
    That looks so good!
    L~xo

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  19. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Mary ~ Your blog is always so beautiful. The cake looks lovely. I harvested the rest of my Meyer lemons this morning, have them in a bowl on my table. I may need to make this cake tomorrow!

    Julie (old exchange buddy)

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  20. CarolynApril 16, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    As good as the cake looks it is the china that has me drooling.Your bouquet is beautiful too.

    Carolyn

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  21. pamApril 16, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I think this may be my favorite set of your pictures ever! I am so partial to chintz. Really it's all so pretty.

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  22. MimiApril 16, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    Lemon or strawberries, I don't know which I like more. Fortunately with this recipe you don't have to choose.
    Mimi

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  23. From the KitchenApril 17, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    Mari, the Mother's Tea is beautiful. The colors of spring and Provence are spread about your table in such an inviting way. The cake looks delicious. I'd so like to sit down with you a sip a cup of tea.

    Thank you for another lovely post.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  24. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!April 17, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Always a delight to visit, thanks for the cake recipe, I so love lemon cake. The strawberry glaze sounds perfect.

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  25. tasteofbeirutApril 17, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    This cake and the china are delightful; very Victorian-looking; I found myself puckering my lips at the thought of that tangy strawberry glaze and lemon taste! Yum!

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  26. Katy ~April 18, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Everything is so beautiful; I could feel tears of awe welling up inside me. Gosh, this is a fabulous post!

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  27. BarbaraApril 19, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    That cake is fabulous! And I love the strawberry glaze.

    Your tea service is exquisite and the flowers made me smile. Really, such lovely photos!

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  28. TAAApril 20, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    It looks delicious!

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  29. ZurinApril 20, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Mari that cake looks so good. My favourite kind of cakes are those with red jam..yes so long theyre red I 'll love it. And what beautiful tableware too and colors of the flowers....I LOVE the 3rd photograph from the top... by the window..it looks so cozy and fresh and romantic. sigh tq for sharing your beautiful work.

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  30. KimApril 21, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    What a wonderful and beautiful spring time cake Mari! Save me a slice:D

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