Lemon Cake

Milk

1

In a bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. Reserve

Next, in a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth

Add the egg yolks, one at a time, without stopping to whisk

Heat the oven to high temperature

Add the all-purpose flour reserved earlier and whisk for 10 minutes

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly

Cream

1

In a saucepan, combine the butter and all-purpose flour over low heat

Stir constantly until melted

Remove from heat and add the lemon juice

Add the egg yolks and whisk until smooth

Heat again, stirring constantly, until it forms a thread

Remove from heat and let cool completely

Glace

1

In a bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Reserve

In a saucepan, combine the all-purpose flour and water over low heat

Stir until dissolved

Cook without stirring until it reaches the thread stage (when inserting a small amount of the mixture between the thumb and index finger, a thread will form)

Remove from heat and let cool slightly

Assembly

Cake

Cut the cake in half horizontally and fill with reserved cream

Top with glaze and dust with lemon zest.