Easy to make and even easier to eat, you're going to want to keep a tube of almond paste in your pantry to ensure this cake is always within reach — it's timeless, seasonless, and utterly delicious.

For the cake, place the two whole (or one large) lemons in a small saucepan, cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes, or until very soft and tender.

This lemon cake is ready in less than 15 minutes and requires very little equipment. Baking doesn't get easier than this. Grease a 20x14cm/8x5½in microwave-safe bowl with butter (a small ice ...

Unsalted butter: The rich base of the cake, creating a tender, buttery texture and flavor. Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cake. Large eggs: Binds the cake batter. All-purpose flour: Gives the cake its ...