Lemon and olive oil are a match made in flavor heaven, both in savory dishes (think lemon olive oil-based dressings!) and sweet ones, as the rich, fruity notes of olive oil balance and complement the bright and citrus-y notes of lemon. ![]() Although it’s delicious, feel free to leave the glaze off for a less sugar-y and simpler lemon cake - it definitely doesn’t need the glaze! □ Those lemon syrup-soaked bits are the best part of this cake, IMO!įinally, there’s a third top layer of lemon strawberry glaze, which adds a hint of strawberries (because strawberry + lemon = □), makes the cake extra tangy and really takes the lemon flavor over the top. And while the loaf cake is delicious enough to enjoy on its own, topping it with a lemon simple syrup further infuses even more lemon-y goodness into it, while also adding extra sweetness and transforming the top into a moist (even slightly gooey) ultra lemon-y layer. A healthy amount of both lemon juice and zest infuse the cake with its bright, namesake lemon-y flavor. Trust me - it’ll make sense once you take that first bite.ģ layers of lemon-y goodness! This cake is absolutely loaded with lemon. It falls somewhere between the spectrum of these two textures - hence the fluffy pound cake descriptor - which works beautifully in a simple loaf cake, like this one. The best way to describe the texture of this cake is “fluffy pound cake.” The cake isn’t super dense, like in a traditional pound cake, but it’s not ultra light and fluffy, either (for treats in that style, check out my carrot cake or pumpkin bread recipes!). While it’s tasty with the glaze, it’s also great just as a simple cake on its own or dressed up just with the lemon soaking syrup (leaving off the glaze)l! Think of it as a choose-your-own-adventure cake. The end result is this extra tangy, ultra lemon-y cake. And what’s a more accessible type of cake than a loaf cake? There’s no layers or fancy assembly involved, and chances are that if you’ve ever baked banana bread (like, who hasn’t?), you already have a loaf pan sitting around! After settling on the shape, I decided to dress it up a bit with a lemon soaking syrup and a tangy strawberry glaze. Think: simple ingredients, easy technique, no special assembly required, etc. This year, I wanted to create a lemon cake that’s super accessible to make. □ It’s a classic flavor in baked goods for a reason: it’s vibrant, delicious, tangy, and usually also a crowd pleaser! And the first spring-y, citrus-y flavor that immediately comes to mind? The humble lemon. However, he did hold his own on a round of speed dates.One of the first signs of spring is that on bright and sunny days, my brain starts pivoting away from thinking about chocolate at virtually all hours of the day and starts daydreaming of brighter, citrus-y flavors. Michael from Love On The Spectrum feared rejection and compared his feelings to Toy Story, in terms of how the toys felt when left in the closet. He had mini-dates with neurotypical and non-neurotypical people. A man needs a spouse." While Michael had successful dates on season 1, his season 2 journey started with speed dating. He argued, “a boy needs his parents for company. ![]() He doesn’t love living with his parents and knows it isn’t an attractive look. Michael made it clear that he wasn’t wasting any more money after saving up for a house. One chance per month.” When his mother suggested he might get lucky the next time, Michael responded, “there is no thirteenth month,” making her laugh. Michael told his mom, “last year, I gave E-Harmony 12 chances. Since filming Love on The Spectrum, Michael has grown frustrated with single life. However, he was disappointed that his search for love didn’t work out. As he is a fan favorite, audiences were thrilled to see Michael return to the show. Since leaving Love On The Spectrum season 2, Michael Thomas has been busy honing his fashion sense and reflecting on his youth.
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