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How to Make a Special Lemon Pound Cake with Candied Lemon Slices

Ingredients:

• Lemons
• Sugar
• Water
• Soft butter
• Lemon zest
• Cake flour
• Baking powder
• Buttermilk (milk + lemon juice)
• Eggs
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Hot water
• Orange juice
• Apple mint (for garnish)

Step 1: Preparing Lemon Syrup

1. Slice the lemons into 3mm thick pieces.
2. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar in a 1:1 ratio.
3. Dissolve the sugar well over low heat.
4. Once the sugar is dissolved, add the sliced lemons to the syrup.
5. Simmer the mixture over low heat for about 30 minutes, turning the lemon slices over after 15 minutes.
6. Pour the excess syrup through a sieve and let it drip off.
7. Save the remaining syrup to enjoy with hot tea and candied lemon.

Step 2: Baking the Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 60°C (140°F).
2. Prepare a cake mold by greasing it with soft butter and refrigerate until use.
3. Mix lemon zest with sugar and set it aside for maximizing the lemon flavor.
4. Make buttermilk by mixing warm milk with lemon juice and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
5. Bring eggs to room temperature for about 1 hour.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and hot water. Allow it to reach 38°C~42°C (100.4°F~107.6°F).
7. Melt the butter and whip it at low speed for about 2 minutes.
8. Gradually add cake flour and baking powder to the mixture, dividing it into two portions.
9. Incorporate the pre-made buttermilk and butter into the batter.
10. Pour the batter into the prepared mold and bake in a 165°C (329°F) oven for 35-40 minutes.
11. Perform the skewer test to check if the cake is baked through.

Step 3: Decorating the Cake

1. Remove the protruding part of the cake and cut off the top.
2. Drizzle the lemon syrup over the cake and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
3. Prepare the orange icing by mixing orange juice with sugar until desired consistency.
4. Pour the orange icing over the cake, allowing it to flow naturally with a spoon.
5. Garnish with candied lemon slices and apple mint.

Step 4: Serving and Enjoying

1. Serve the lemon pound cake and enjoy the moist, tangy, and sweet flavors.
2. Share the cake with someone special and savor the delicious treat.
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Now you're ready to impress your loved ones with a special homemade lemon pound cake with candied lemon slices!