To honour the return of one of the greatest shows on the BBC, Wessex Scene have launched a new series in an attempt to uncover some of the best bakes Southampton students have to offer. Producing recipes that coincide with the bakes appearing on each episode – each week will reveal a favourite cake, biscuit, dessert… the list truly is endless. We hope to both wet your appetite, but also to inspire you to bake along with us.
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4, and grease and line two 20cm cake tins with baking parchment.
2. Using a handheld electric whisk or a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until really light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition.
lemon zest and milk, and mix again.
the tins before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the filling, beat together the mascarpone, double cream, lemon juice and icing sugar until smooth and spreadable. Place the bottom cake onto a stand and spread with the mascarpone icing. Spoon over the lemon curd and sandwich with the top layer of cake. Dust the top with icing sugar and serve.