For the batter
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
For the topping
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
For the batter
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
For the topping
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
Beat the butter and sugar until creamy
Add the eggs and grated lemon peel, beating until smooth
Beat in the flour, baking powder, and salt, alternating with the milk
Beat well after each addition
Stir in the nuts
Pour into a 12.5 x 25.5 cm English cake pan, greased with butter
Bake at moderate heat (180°C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes
Unmold the cake
Prepare the topping by mixing lemon juice and sugar
Spread over the cake and let it cool completely
Wrap in aluminum foil and let it rest for one day to another
Serve 16 pieces
Total calories: 2,695.