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April 1, 2013

New Cake Recipe: Lemon Anise

Lemon Anise CakeGrowing up my grandmother would make a lot of different baked goods that had lemon and/or anise flavoring. My favorite were anisette cookies which are little dome shaped cookies covered in a sugar glaze. She would also make pizelle cookies and biscotti with anise flavoring, and I loved them all. I quickly realized that anise, especially combined with lemon, was a very popular combination in Italian pastries.

Anise is derived form a flowering plant of the same name. It has a licorice-like flavor similar to fennel or star anise. When people hear it is like licorice they are often wary of trying it. I’m not normally a fan of licorice, but I love anise when it is used in moderation. I think it always pairs excellently with the lightness of lemon.

I wanted to create a flavorful yet light lemon anise pound cake that would incorporate both flavors without being to overwhelming. I chose to use natural lemon and anise extracts, which you can usually find in the baking isle at your local grocery store. To kick it up a notch I also use a bit of lemon juice as well as a quarter of a cup of Sambuca (an Italian anise-flavored liqueur). Just like my favorite anisette cookie I then topped the pound cake with a lemon sugar glaze. The result is a light and refreshing pound cake that is perfect for spring-time. I couldn’t resist making it this past weekend to celebrate Easter!

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After graduating from college in 2003 I went to work as a Chemical Engineer. My new job gave me the chance to travel the world and experience many foods and cultures I had never known before. I soon rediscovered my passion for baking and cake decorating. I would always bring back new ingredients and ideas from the places I visited and incorporate them into my cake recipes. Read More…

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