Lemon Mint Cake

If you're craving a light, refreshing dessert, this Lemon Mint Cake is the perfect treat. Combining the tangy zest of fresh lemon and the cooling taste of mint, this cake is ideal for warm weather and pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea. This easy one-bowl cake is not only a summer favorite but also a simple recipe that even novice bakers can master.

Why You'll Love This Lemon Mint Cake

Light & Fluffy Texture: The cake has a delicate crumb, making it the perfect balance between moist and airy.

Refreshing Flavor: The bright, citrusy lemon and fragrant mint create a deliciously unique flavor combination that’s perfect for any occasion.

Simple to Make: With only a few ingredients and minimal prep, this cake is easy to whip up in no time.

Key Ingredients you need

Fresh Mint Leaves: About 10 to 12 large fresh mint leaves are finely chopped and mixed into the batter, giving the cake its signature refreshing taste. Avoid dried mint, as it doesn't offer the same flavor profile.

Fresh Lemon: You’ll need both the zest and juice from fresh lemons for the best flavor. Fresh lemons are key to getting that zesty kick in every bite.

How to Make This Easy Lemon Mint Cake

1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and prepare a loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Add in the oil, followed by the lemon zest, juice, and chopped mint leaves.
3. Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients. Fold everything together to create a smooth batter.
4. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
5. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

I personally like to keep the cake plain and simple. But you can definitely turn it into a layered cake with a lemon cream frosting or prepare lemon mint sugar syrup and drizzle on top.

You can bake this cake in a round cake pan too. Here is the loaf pan I used.

This Lemon Mint Cake is the perfect addition to any summer gathering, brunch, or afternoon tea. With its fresh, aromatic flavor and soft texture, it’s sure to be a hit!

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Lemon Mint Cake

Kankana Saxena

Refreshing fresh mint and tangy lemon all whisked together in a fluffy cake batter. The Lemon Mint Cake is a perfect summer cake with delicate crumbs. It’s an effortless one bowl cake that I love to bake with Avyan.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins

Servings 1 loaf cake

Ingredients

 

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• 3 eggs
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 F
• In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and pour the sugar. Whisk to combine.
• Pour the oil and whisk again to combine everything.
• To the bowl add the lemon zest, juice and finely chopped mint leaves. Whisk to mix.
• To the sifter add the flour, baking powder and baking soda along with the salt. Sift the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
• Fold everything to form a smooth fluffy batter.
• Grease a baking loaf pan with oil, pour the batter and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Depending on the oven the baking time might differ.Keep an eye after 35 minutes. If the cake colors changes and it looks set, poke a toothpick or a knife in the center. If it comes out clean, it’s ready.
• Let the cake cook down completely, before you garnish and slice it.

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Notes

Depending on the oven the baking time might differ.Keep an eye after 35 minutes. If the cake colors changes and it looks set, poke a toothpick or a knife in the center. If it comes out clean, it’s ready.

Keyword baking, cake, lemon, loaf, mint, summer dessert