blitztorte

another CoOp standard, also from Joy '97.  multiply by 1.5 for a 9x13-inch or two 8- or 9-inch round pans.

and, please, zest the lemons before juicing them.

preheat oven to 350F, grease and flour a 9x9-inch cake pan.

sift together:

• 1 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt (omit if butter is salted)

in stand mixer, beat until creamy:

• 1/2 c. butter

add gradually and beat 3-5 minutes:

• 1 c. sugar

beat in one at a time, and add:

• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

stir in flour until just smooth, pour into pan and, optionally, top with:

• 1/3 c. sliced almonds or other nuts
• 1 Tbsp sugar

bake 30-35 minutes, until just the edges turn brown.