One Layer Lemon Cake

Ingredients

• Lemon Cream

  • 2 tsp gelatin
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) cold water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup (210 g) sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, diced

• Lemon Cake

  • 1 cup (210 g) sugar
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
  • 1 2/3 cups (250 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs

• Lemon Syrup

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) sugar

• Toppings

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) 35% whipping cream
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated