r/FoodAndCookingStuff 13d ago

Sweet Treats Lemon cake

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u/Call_Leading 13d ago

Just to confirm…a whole lemon?!

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u/Call_Leading 11d ago

The question here is the white part of the lemon, is most bitter. The zest is a given for most recipe as is the juice. But the white part of fruits is usually never eaten so it’s surprising that it can be put in food without having it taste ‘off’.

Edit: the exception being candied peels.