Ingredients

• 5 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• pinch salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• finely grated zest of 3 lemons
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs, sugar, and salt; beat until thick and a light lemon color.

In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gently stir the flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture a little at a time; blend well. Blend in the cream and melted butter and then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.