Use a tart variety of lemon to give this cake a good citrus flavour. Elderflower cordial has a distinctive flavour which I really enjoy, but you could substitute with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Almonds give this lemon polenta cake a wonderful richness and crumbly texture. Served with zesty lemon icing, orange mascarpone and caramelised satsumas. Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
Try Delia's delicious lemon cake recipe filled with homemade lemon curd. Equipment and preparation: You will need to grease two 18cm/7in sandwich tins 4cm/1½in deep, lined with baking parchment ...