Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

light and full of flavor

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 45m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 1h 25m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

321
Calories
11g
Fat
63mg
Cholesterol
281mg
Sodium
52g
Carbohydrate
5g
Protein
Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

Recipe Description

This amazing Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta) is a light cake that is simple to prepare and tastes absolutely delicious. If you love the flavor of lemons, you can add extra juice to the cake mixture for an extra citrus hit.

Start by making the lemon-flavored cake batter. Bake in a bundt pan and transfer to a wire rack once cooked. As the cake cools, make a lemon glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake and allow it to run down the sides. I love to serve this cake with strong tea or coffee. Yum!

To make this Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta), you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking pan

    1 min
    Step 1 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 °F. Grease and flour a small bundt or tube pan.

  2. 2

    Combine oil, eggs and sugar

    5 min
    Step 2 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)Step 2 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Beat together 4 eggs and 1 ½ cups of sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thick. Gradually beat in ½ a cup of oil until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add flour, baking powder, salt and milk

    5 min
    Step 3 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Stir in 2 cups of flour, 4 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Add ½ cup of milk and beat just until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add lemon and vanilla

    1 min
    Step 4 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)Step 4 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Mix in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Bake

    40 min
    Step 5 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Leave to cool

    10 min
    Step 6 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Remove the cake from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Turn out the cake

    30 min
    Step 7 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Loosen the cake from the sides of the pan using a butter knife or spatula. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to finish cooling.

  8. 8

    Make glaze

    2 min
    Step 8 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Combine 1 cup of confectioners' sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a small bowl until completely smooth.

  9. 9

    Glaze cake

    2 min
    Step 9 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Drizzle the cake with the glaze and allow it to run down the sides of the cake.

  10. 10

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 10 - Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta)

    Serve with strong tea or coffee.

This Moroccan Lemon Cake (Meskouta) is a delicious summery zesty lemon cake. Please try this recipe and come back to leave a comment to tell me what you think!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Valerie
August 3, 2024
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I made this Moroccan Lemon Cake for my friend’s tea party, and everyone loved it. The lemon flavor is fresh and not too overpowering. Definitely a keeper!

Sunny
June 9, 2024
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I made the Moroccan Lemon Cake for my family's weekend tea time. The kids loved its light texture and zesty flavor. It was so simple to make, I felt like a pro in the kitchen. The glaze really added a special touch. Thank you for this amazing recipe.

Kathy
December 29, 2023
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Delish! This cake rocked my world! Made it for my anniversary, and my hubby loved it. Perfect with tea!

Emily
October 14, 2023
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So easy peasy! I made this cake for our friends' get-together and it was a hit! The citrusy flavor brightened the whole night! 🍋

Sunny
May 12, 2023
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Such a delight! Making this Moroccan Lemon Cake was a joy, especially because my husband loves lemons. We shared it with family during game night and it was gone in seconds. The glaze added a perfect touch. Simple ingredients made it easy and fun to bake.

Unique
May 10, 2023
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Yummy! I made this cake for a family gathering, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the lemon flavor, especially my kids. Can't wait to bake it again next weekend!

Isabella Martinez
August 17, 2022
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I baked this Moroccan Lemon Cake for my kids on a rainy Sunday. The kitchen smelled divine, and they couldn’t get enough! It’s so easy to make and tastes like sunshine on a plate.

Athina
May 12, 2021
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I love it! Soft, moist lemon cake with lemon glaze. Thanks!

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