Bake lemon cakes inspired by Sansa Stark from “Game of Thrones!
The Story Behind Sansa’s Famous Lemon Cakes
In the enchanting world of Westeros, where the Stark family reigns over the chill of the North, Sansa Stark emerges as a symbol of resilience, grace, and transformation.
Inspired by her journey from a naive girl to a wise leader, baking Game of Thrones Lemon Cakes offers a delightful nod to Sansa’s character’s evolution and the region’s rich culinary traditions. Lemon cakes, with their bright flavors and delicate textures, echo Sansa’s inner strength and the warmth of her love for family amidst the bitter cold of her homeland.
This Game of Thrones Lemon Cakes recipe not only pays tribute to Sansa’s enduring spirit but also invites fans to explore the comforting joys of baking—a sweet escape reminiscent of feasts held in the halls of Winterfell.
Game of Thrones Lemon Cakes
Difficulty: Medium4
servings45
minutes1
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hoursA recipe for the elite stoned citizens of the world!
Ingredients
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
½ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Zest & juice of 1 lemon
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 to 3 lemons
Directions
- Candy the lemons 24 hours in advance:
- Slice Meyer lemons into 12 thin circles.
- In a sauce pot, simmer water and sugar. Place the lemon slices in the pot and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the slices from the sauce pot and dry overnight on greased parchment paper.
- Let’s bake!
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Grease a muffin tray and then lay a candied lemon slice in each muffin cup.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, yolk, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold in the wet mixture and then fold in melted butter.
- Scoop about 1½ ounces of batter into each muffin cup. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately flip onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Allow the cakes to cool for 5 minutes in the tray and then remove.
- TaDa! The Game of Thrones Sansa’s Lemon Cakes are finished and ready to serve to your Kat Kingdom!
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