I have a favourite blog that I check daily, no doubt there is always something cool to read, and it's one of those places that you learn so much random cool stuff that you proudly find yourself repeating in the presence of people you assume are smarter than you. The GOOD Blog has a food section that never fails- and because I read it so much I figured I'd submit one of our favourite Spring recipes to see if it made the cut.  I came in third and learned that twitter = votes. But we are pretty confident that this is indeed the best spring recipe ever.

Zest of 1 lemon

·       1 cup of sugar

·       2 tblsp of fresh Thyme

·       1 cup of softened butter

·       4 large eggs

      2 tblsp warm water

·       1 tsp Vanilla essence

·       Juice of 1 lemon

·       2 cups of cake flour

·       2 tsp baking powder

·       ¼ tsp salt

Method:

Blend the sugar, thyme and lemon zest in a food processor for 2 – 3 minutes until the sugar becomes fine.  Using an electric mixer add the sugar to the softened butter and whisk until it lightens in colour to a pale white (3 – 4 minutes) Slowly add your eggs, continuously mixing. Add your wet ingredients. Slowly add your flour, salt and baking powder. Continue to mix for 5 minutes on a medium speed. Pour into 2 pre greased and floured 7 inch tins.

 Place in a preheated oven (350°F) for 35 - 40 min. Insert a skewer into the centre if it comes out clean your cake is done. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Spread with whipped cream and jam of your choice. Garnish with thyme, lemon and decorative flowers!