Zitronenkuchen

Zutaten

• Juice of two lemons
• 125 grams (4 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 4 medium eggs
• 200 grams (7 ounces) shortcrust pastry
• 100 grams (1/2 cup) softened unsalted butter
• Zest of a lemon

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Line a pie pan (approximately 24 centimeters (9 1/2 inches)) with the shortcrust pastry. Prick the bottom with a fork and set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

3. 3

   In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the sugar and the butter until obtain a compact mixture. Add the lemon juice and the lemon zest and whisk well with a wire whisk. Add the eggs and whisk until a slightly creamy mixture. Finally, add the flour and the baking powder and whisk until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture.

4. 4

   Pour the cream over the pie and bake until slightly golden, about 30 to 35 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from oven and serve.