Lemon Mint Cake With Lemon Syrup Food

MINT LEMON SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over moderate heat, bring the sugar, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice and zest to a boil and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has reduced by half. Chill in the fridge at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Right before serving, stir in the mint and pour over the mangos and berries. Garnish with whole mint leaves.
• BYOC: You will love this syrup so much you will be pouring it over fruit all year long. For something a little different, try using fresh basil instead of the mint. This also makes a fantastic base for a drink. Try a mojito by adding a bit of rum and club soda. Or try adding fresh ginger for a kick of warm spice.

LEMON POUND CAKE WITH LEMON SYRUP

Steps:

• Beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy.
• Add the sour cream, egg whites, lemon juice, and lemon rind, and beat until smooth.
• Add the flour, baking soda, and nutmeg and beat until smooth.
• Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Spoon the warm lemon syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
• Lemon Syrup: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Cool slightly before pouring over cake.