Lemon Cake And Easter Joy
Lemon cake for Easter
It was Easter yesterday, the day that Jesus rose from the dead, a reminder that in Him there is victory and life…..an abundant life. The resurrection power gives me joy, courage and confidence to live each day and makes my life meaningful.
Beautiful tulips for Easter
Tulips and Easter
I had a very wonderful weekend to celebrate Easter. A lovely friend came by and brought a gorgeous bunch of tulips for me! I was most touched by her love. She had to walk at least 20 minutes to the nearest bus-stop to catch a bus to the city centre where she had to hop onto another bus to get to my place. It took her about 2 hours!
She has been going through very tough times. Yes, she has cried through the pain that she is going through but listening to what she shared, instead of being an encouragement to her, I felt more encouraged by her. Here she is, less than 30 years all, far away from home, all alone here and going through painful times but yet remains very positive and outward looking.
On top of that, I am absolutely impressed by her attitude in working. She is someone who is willing to walk the second mile and do the company proud. Due to economy downturn, all her colleagues were asked to leave. She was the only one left….because of her working attitude. She always does her work well, finishes on time and even willing to help others to finish theirs, despite going through difficulties. That’s Easter……boldness and victory in the midst of difficulties.
The Power of Easter
Life can be very challenging and tough. I’ve gone through many scary, helpless and painful moments in my life and felt like giving up but I’m really thankful that I held on and came through well. When all else seemed to fail, God never fail. There is nothing more important than having God’s peace and love in my heart even when life seems to fall apart.
Personally I have been encouraged many times by people who went through difficult and painful times…..how they were able to stay positive and cheerful. They knew how to draw divine strength from God. That gives me greater courage to stay positive and believe for better times. That’s the power of Easter!
Lemons
Life is like a Lemon
Life is sometimes like a lemon. You can choose to remain sour and be like a lemon or you can turn it into something very delightful for yourself and be a blessing to others. You can squeeze it to make a refreshing lemon drink and refreshes others or you can make it into a lovely dessert and warm up the hearts of many around.
Seasons of Life
Everyone goes through seasons of life. Just like winter, freezing cold and depressing, but it will pass. Even in winter, there are moments of phenomenal beauty, the beauty of snow. Besides, the sun can be most bright in winter. Similarly in my darkness moments in life, I find God most real…..the real Sun of my life. I believe that’s the power of Easter, the victory that I can have in God.
Lemon Cake for Friends
Lately several of my friends are going through struggles and pain and finding life just too difficult to cope. I have made this special lemon cake for Easter, dedicated specially to them, and for everyone who is going through tough times at this moment, whether in relationship, children, marriage, job, sickness, finance, death of loved ones etc. Please do not give up. You are very precious. Nothing is more important than your life. You are just going through a season.
This lemon cake recipe is very simple and easy. Just beat up everything and put to bake.
Ingredients
125g butter
2t grated lemon rind
1C castor sugar
3 eggs
1/2C milk
1 & 1/2 C self-raising flour
1/4C lemon juice
Cake batter ready to be baked
Put everything into a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and changed in colour. Pour into a tin lined with baking paper and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes or cooked. It’s cooked when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. You can dust with some icing sugar or pour lemon syrup over it. I had it with ice cream and strawberries and that was really delicious.
Friends, when you go through tough and painful times, my prayer for you is that you will become better and not bitter, victorious and not defeated, humbled and not proud, bold and not timid. Be courageous and move on.
Remember that life is like a lemon. You have a choice what to do with it.
To all those who celebrate Easter, I hope you had a most blessed time.
Please share, add and comment in the comment box below.
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Quote of the day……
“Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness.”
Floyd W. Tomkins
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71 Comments
The Little Teochew on April 5th, 2010
You are so right, Mary … we always have a choice of how we want to tackle a situation. Easier said than done, I know … but always, there is a choice. How apt that you have chosen to share with us a lovely lemon cake. 
Sushma Mallya on April 5th, 2010
That was a lovely post mary,very well writtern and very meaningful one…and lemon cake looks delicious…
3hungrytummies on April 5th, 2010
That cake looks so moist! Lovely post!
Arnold on April 5th, 2010
A very nice and well-written seasonal article. That lemon cake looks absolutely YUMMY.
Wendy on April 5th, 2010
Thank you, Mary, for reminding us we ALWAYS have something to be glad for, despite how gloomy our situation is. And lemon cake is a delicious thing indeed! Easter blessings to you and your family x
anncoo on April 5th, 2010
Lovely post Mary. I always believed there are people like your friend who is hard working and no complaint.
I still remember my ex-boss who was a very nice and sweet person for which I worked for him for 15 years. Before I left his company, he gave me an air ticket to States for a month holiday. I was really sad at that time even now (sometime) but we still in contact whenever he and his family are in Singapore.
Oh..sorry again very emotional **=** Your lemon cake looks yummy.
Angie's Recipes on April 5th, 2010
A meaningful post and lemon cake looks delightful as well.
Christine@Christine's Recipes on April 5th, 2010
Mary, love your message shared here. It’s so true.
Yes, there are many things, ups and downs, in our life that are not in our control. But the good news is that we can choose our response to these things. Our lord is the trustworthy one who never forsakes us no matter what we are facing.
Not only is your lemon cake yummy, but also carries some positive messages. Love it so much.
peteformation on April 5th, 2010
Lovely message and the lemon cake looks nice!
Priya on April 5th, 2010
Lemon cake look awesome and soft, Happy Easter Mary..
somewhere in singapore on April 5th, 2010
The lemon cake looks so yummy…
penny aka jeroxie on April 5th, 2010
What a lovely post. Life is like a lemon. That is pretty true. Thanks for sharing the cake and the story.
Drick on April 5th, 2010
Mary, you are always an inspiration and your words are what make people love you so - the lemon cake is a remark on just that
Nasi Lemak Lover on April 5th, 2010
Mary, I very touch by this lemon story. Thanks dear for kind sharing.
rebecca on April 5th, 2010
lovely post Mary and we so need God in our lives only he can give true peace, lovely cake i made a lemon cake this weekend as well
Love Rebecca
lululu on April 5th, 2010
I should’ve made this lemon cake as I’ve been craving for anything lemon. BTW, it sounds unbelievably easy to make.
Trissa on April 5th, 2010
Your recipe Mary, is just as beautiful as this post. Sometimes amidst all the chocolate we tend to forget the meaning of Easter. I am glad for this reminder.
Namitha on April 5th, 2010
One of my most fav cakes..hope you had a blissful Easter, Mary
alta on April 5th, 2010
Mary - this is an exceptional post. Your heart is so big, and I’m so glad you’ve shared this with us. And that lemon cake sounds delightful.
the lacquer spoon on April 5th, 2010
Mary, hope life is like your lemon cake which is both sweet and sour 
Japanese doesn’t really celebrate the special day, but your post lifts me up for spring. Thanks for lots of info!!
Margaret on April 5th, 2010
Great presentation. Happy Easter.
Jeannie on April 5th, 2010
Well written and so true… reminds me of my own experiences in life:) Beautiful post and delicious looking lemon cake.
lequan@luvtoeat on April 5th, 2010
I loved this post Mary! I hope things will get better for your friend soon. Thank you for reminding us that were are able to make sweet lemonade out of something so sour, just like how sometimes our life can be. Hope you have a wonderful week.
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Cheah on April 5th, 2010
A delightful post, Mary. The cake looks so yummy too! Love the tulips.
annielicious14 on April 5th, 2010
this was nice! thank you!
Kristi Rimkus on April 5th, 2010
Wonderful, inspiring blog post! The cake looks terrific too!
Treat and Trick on April 5th, 2010
Great post Mary! Cake looks so moist and beautiful picture too…
TasteHongKong on April 5th, 2010
So nice to have read your warm post before going to bed : ).
Mary on April 5th, 2010
@Divina - Thanks very much, Divina! You have always been a blessing to me 
This message is for me too, reminding me of God’s faithfulness and blessings. Hold on, Divina, and keep praying and trusting. The best is yet to come!
@The Little Teochew - Thanks very much for sharing, Ju! How I wish it’s easy all the time but it’s not. But one thing I know….it all makes me stronger as a person
@Sushma Mallya - Thanks very much, Sushma! You are always so encouraging….warms my heart
@3hungrytummies - Thanks very much, Suresh!
@Arnold - Thanks very much for visiting and lovely comment, Arnold!
@Wendy - Thanks very much for adding, Wendy! I believe a grateful heart helps us to stay positive. Hope you had a most blessed Easter.
@anncoo - Thanks very much for sharing, Anncoo! You almost brought me to tears. The world is so short of amazing bosses like your ex-boss! He is a real leader! If I have a boss like that, I think I will never retire…LOL I worked with a couple of good bosses before but not as amazing. The latest was a real horror 
Well, Easter makes it easy to forgive and move on My hubby just told me this morning how amazing one of his bosses was. No matter how busy (and he was very busy at his position), he would ALWAYS reply my hubby’s email, whether on job or personal matters. Wow….that’s an awesome leader!
@Angie’s Recipes - Thanks very much, Angie!
@Christine@Christine’s Recipes - Thanks very much for adding, Christine! Very encouraging
@peteformation - Thanks very much, Pete!
@Priya - Thanks very much, Priya!
@somewhere in singapore - Thanks very much!
@penny aka jeroxie - Thanks very much, Penny!
@Drick - Thanks very much, Drick! You are such an encouragement
@Nasi Lemak Lover - Thanks very much, Sonia!
@rebecca - Thanks very much, Rebecca, for adding! We must have the same thought or the same craving….haha 
@lululu - It’s a really easy and simple cake. I found that it tastes better the next day
@Trissa - Thanks very much, Trissa! I love Easter!
@Namitha - Thanks very much, Namitha!
@alta - Thanks very much for encouragement, Alta!
@the lacquer spoon - Thanks very much! Actually I’m shocked that Scotland doesn’t have holidays for Good Friday or Easter
@Margaret - Thanks very much, Margaret! Happy Easter to you too
@Jeannie - Thanks very much for your encouragement, Jeannie!
@lequan@luvtoeat - Thanks very much, Lequan! I really hope that my friend’s situation will be better soon. I hope you have a wonderful week too.
@Cheah - Thanks very much, Cheah!
@annielicious14 - Thanks very much for visiting and lovely comment!
@Kristi Rimkus - Thanks very much, Kristi!
@Treat and Trick - Thanks very much!
@TasteHongKong - Thanks very much! Now you’ll probably dream about it
Melinda on April 5th, 2010
Thanks Mary,
I shall try this pretty soon. Recently I bought a lemon tree and it’s starting to bear some fruits, so that will do it.
Best
Juliana on April 5th, 2010
Yummie, lemon cake, looks beautiful! Love everything with lemon
Cenwen on April 5th, 2010
Hello Mary:)
Thank you for this beautiful bouquet and this lovely message full of hope and promise!
I wish you a good week, full of nice recipes and good times to share!
Kisses:)
Julie Lynn on April 5th, 2010
Mary, what a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing it. {{{hugs}}} Happy Easter (a little late).
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes on April 5th, 2010
I hope you had a great Easter. The lemon cake looks delicious.
Mary on April 5th, 2010
@Melinda - Thanks very much for visiting and lovely comment, melinda! Have fun baking!
@Juliana - Thanks very much, Juliana! I love everything with lemon, too
@Cenwen - Thanks very much, Cenwen! I do hope things are getting better for you each day. You are often in my thoughts. Please take care. Muuuuak!
@Julie Lynn - Thanks very much for your encouragement, Julie!
Happy belated Easter to you too. Hugs
@Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes - Thanks very much, Sook! Hope you had a great Easter too
hopeeternal on April 5th, 2010
I love lemon cake - this looks delicious. Bless you, Mary, for your witness to the life that Jesus brings: such wonderful words of hope and encouragement. God Bless you this Easter and always!
hopeeternal
(I chose my name as a reminder of the eternal hope that Jesus gives to us all!)
5 Star Foodie on April 5th, 2010
A wonderful post and the lemon cake sounds just lovely! Hope you had a nice Easter celebration!
Carolyn Jung on April 5th, 2010
I love your comparison of a lemon to life. I couldn’t agree more. Life is too short and too complicated already to go through it with a bad attitude.
pegasuslegend on April 5th, 2010
beautiful moving message thanks hope you had a wonderful day
theUngourmet on April 5th, 2010
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt post. Your cake also looks fantastic. I love lemon in cake!
kathyvegas on April 5th, 2010
What a lovely, lovely cake and post!
rosebelle on April 6th, 2010
You are indeed right. Life is so precious even if you are going what seems like endless struggles. There’s always a solution to any problem you are dealing with. Mary, you’re lemon cake is so simple. I thought it would take more ingredients to make it. I have some leftover lemons from Easter party so this recipe is perfect.
Mary on April 6th, 2010
@hopeeternal - Thanks very much! You have chosen a beautiful name. I really like it.
@5 Star Foodie - Thanks very much, Natasha!
@Carolyn Jung - Thanks very much for adding, Carolyn! Indeed life is too short to suffer unnecessarily or taken too lightly.
@pegasuslegend - Thanks very much, Claudia!
@theUngourmet - Thanks very much!
@kathyvegas - Thanks very much!
@rosebelle - Thanks very much for adding, Roselle! Agree with you that there’s a solution to any problem. Yes, this must be the easiest lemon cake that I have made, yet tastes very good.
Viviane, Taste-Buds on April 6th, 2010
There is some comfort food posts and just comfort posts like this one, with a food recipe. I agree with you on the fact that God never fails us, sometimes we just don’t understand his way but it always turns out for our best. The tulips and the cake look wonderful, and friends are always blessings! Belated Happy Easter
kristy on April 6th, 2010
The site was slow like snail yesterday! So, I went to bed early, at 10pm! I have to thank you for this beautiful post. It’s so encouraging! Actually, my hubby & I also going through a very dificult time since the economy down run a couple months ago. We tried so hard so hard to stay positive and hoping there’ll be sunshine soon!
SathyaSridhar on April 6th, 2010
lemon cake looks perfect and Happy Easter to you Mary,,hope u enjoyed easter with ur family,,
Joanne on April 6th, 2010
Happy easter mary!
this lemon cake recipe looks just splendid. Perfect to share with friends on family on this special day.
Katherine on April 6th, 2010
Happy Easter Mary. I hope you had a fun filled one with your family. Your lemon cake looks delicious. What a perfect dessert for the Easter holiday.
Simply Life on April 6th, 2010
I feel like I can smell and taste the freshness from here!
Roti n Rice on April 6th, 2010
Easter is a good reminder that Christ conquered death for us. It gives us much hope and courage for the future.
Lovely cake…looks very moist!
Mary on April 6th, 2010
What a lovely reflective post. I know you had a wonderful Easter from what you have said in your post. Your cake is lovely and I’ve bookmarked it for later use. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
Mary on April 6th, 2010
@Viviane, Taste-Buds - Thanks very much for sharing, Viviane! That’s very encouraging. Easter is also such a wonderful time to thank God for all the wonderful friends …….. lovely friends like you Hope you had a great Easter.
@kristy - Oh dear ….wonder what happened! Thanks very much for sharing, Kristy. I’m so sorry to hear what happened on your side Please stay strong and positive. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
@SathyaSridhar - Thanks very much Sathya! My Easter was fun
@Joanne - Thanks very much. Happy Easter to you too, Joanne!
@Katherine - Thanks very much, Katherine! Yes, I had a good Easter with my family and friends
@Simply Life - Makes me happy…haha
@Roti n Rice - Thanks very much for adding, Bren!
@Mary - Thanks very much, Mary! This is such a simple and easy cake. My daughter likes it very much. I’ll be making them often to share with friends
tasteofbeirut on April 6th, 2010
I have enjoyed your writing Mary; I can totally relate, too!
I am so glad your friend has YOU as a friend to provide much needed comforting!
Speaking of cakes, I love lemon cake too! It is always my favorite because I am a devotee of lemons, sour or not!
tigerfish on April 6th, 2010
So next time if someone gives me a bag of lemons, I would say make Mary’s lemon cake
citronetvanille on April 6th, 2010
Great cake and sorry for your friend, hope she feels better soon. She is lucky to have such a wonderful friend like you. I guess we all go through some tough times at some point in our lives, and should be lucky to have good friends around. I’m sure that cake helped too!
Sarah, Maison Cupcake on April 7th, 2010
Lemon cake is one of my favourites, hope you had a Happy Easter!
Mimi on April 7th, 2010
Mary,
This is such a wonderful post. So inspiring. Of course the cake looks yummy.
Mimi
Mary on April 7th, 2010
@tasteofbeirut - Thanks very much! I wish I can help better. Sadly I feel helpless many times I love lemon but sounds like not as much as you Lemon is such a healthy fruit that I think it’s just excellent to fall in love with it.
@tigerfish - Haha….you are just so sweet!
@citronetvanille - Thanks very much, Silvia! I really hope all my friends who are going through very difficult times will see better times and feel better very soon.
@Sarah, Maison Cupcake - Thanks very much, Sarah! I had a wonderful Easter.
@Mimi - Thanks very much Mimi! You are such an encouragement
Thas on April 7th, 2010
Hope you had a great Eater with your family. I love lemony flavor in cakes, this is such an easy recipe. Btw how is the star cook doing? I meant your daughter, waiting for her next post
cookie on April 7th, 2010
Hi Mary, thanks for the very inspiring post!
The cake looks good - I have only some oranges in the fridge now - gonna bake some tonight!
Mary on April 8th, 2010
@Thas - Yes, I had a lovely Easter with family and friends. My star….very relaxed when I’m around…haha She know I’ll cook. I’ll have to pester her to do more cooking to share.
@Cookie - Thanks very much for visiting and lovely comment, Tan! Orange cake will be just as delicious….my favourite too.
msmeanie on April 8th, 2010
Love your quote about life and lemons! Lemon cake is the one citrus dessert that I actually like and yours looks fantastic. I bet it was perfect for Easter.
The Duo Dishes on April 8th, 2010
Very smart message. We have to go with life, no matter what happens. Love the cake!
Catherine on April 8th, 2010
This lemon cake looks wonderful Mary! I hope you and yours had a beautiful, blessed Easter holiday!
Hugs & blessings~
cookie on April 8th, 2010
Hi Mary,
sorry to come knocking 2 days in a row.
Using your recipe, I baked the orange cake last night, and it was fabulous!
BIG Thankie to you.
Mary on April 9th, 2010
@msmeanie - Thanks very much! Lemon cake is always my favourite. I love the beautiful tangy smell…mmm It just makes me smile
@The Duo Dishes - Thanks very much!
@Catherine - Thanks very much, Catherine! We did have a good Easter. Hope you had, too.
@cookie - Thanks very much for updates! I’m so excited to know that your cake turned out great with orange. I’m going to try that soon.
joylicious on April 15th, 2010
How wonderful!!!!! I loved your writing in this post, very inspiring. And the cake? BEAUTIFUL it looks so moist and gosh anything lemon I am there.
Mary on April 16th, 2010
@Joylicious - Thanks very much, Joy! That’s very encouraging
Michael Cavinta on May 18th, 2010
That lemon cake sure made me really hungry. Thanks for sharing this great recipe to us. I would surely try making this at a recent get together I am gonna have with my high school friends. As one for my friends who work for a coffee making machines company, this would go great with a cup of hot espresso. Kudos!
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Divina on April 5th, 2010
Thanks for the wonderful message Mary. A message that everyone needs to know. I felt that message was actually for me.
This post is meant to be reread until the message sinks into our hearts. Let’s join the army of courage. The lemon cake sounds wonderful. Happy Easter (belated).