Lemon & Ginger Cake Recipe

1 2/3 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 ? unsalted softened butter

1 cup superfine sugar

3 beaten eggs

3 tsp lowfat milk

? cup ground almonds

1 tsp ground ginger

2 tsp finely grated lemon zest

2 tsp finely shredded candied lemon peel

1. Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit degree. Grease and line a 10-inch loaf pan.

2. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs and milk, then fold in the flour, ground almonds, ginger and lemon zest.

3. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes, or until firm to the touch.

4. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Spoon the candied lemon peel evenly over the top of the cake. Serve in slices.

5. Enjoy!

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