Danish lemon moon cake (citronmåne) | Nordmad
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Danish lemon moon cake (citronmåne) | Nordmad

A Danish citronmåne — lemon moon cake — with clear lemon flavor, a soft crumb, a rich butter base and a tart glaze. Classic, with a little more calm and balance.

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50 min total
8 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Lemon moon cake

    • 150 g butter, soft
    • 150 g sugar
    • 3 stk eggs
    • 150 g wheat flour
    • 1 tsk baking powder
    • 1 knsp fine salt
    • 2 stk lemon (organic), finely grated zest
    • 60 ml lemon juice
    • 75 g crème fraîche 18%

  • Glaze

    • 150 g powdered sugar
    • 2 spsk lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter and sugar

    1. Beat soft butter and sugar until airy.
    2. The mixture should look light and fluffy.
    3 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Add the eggs

    1. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
    2. Keep the mixture from splitting.
    2 min
    Bowl
  3. 3

    Mix the dry ingredients

    1. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
    2. Sifting helps keep the cake airy.
    1 min
    Bowl
  4. 4

    Bring the batter together

    1. Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and add lemon zest, lemon juice and crème fraîche.
    2. Stir only until combined so the batter stays light.
    3 min
    Bowl
  5. 5

    Bake the lemon moon

    1. Pour the batter into a greased springform pan (22–24 cm) and bake.
    2. The cake is done when a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
    35 min
    180°C
    Oven
  6. 6

    Glaze

    1. Stir powdered sugar and lemon juice together and spread over the cake once cooled.
    2. Adjust with powdered sugar or lemon juice for the thickness you want.
    3 min
    Bowl

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

360kcal

Protein

5g

Fat

18g

Carbs

44g

Serving Size

120g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Top with extra lemon zest
  • • Serve with fresh berries

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfri: Americano
  • • Alkoholfri: Lemon or herbal tea

Side Pairings

  • • Fresh berries

Dessert Pairings

  • • Vanilla ice cream

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 4 days
  • • Temperature: 4°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze without glaze up to 2 months. Warm a slice 5–7 minutes at 160°C if you like.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use organic lemons and grate only the yellow zest — the white pith is bitter.
  • • Room-temperature ingredients help keep the crumb airy.

Cooking

  • • Bake in the middle of the oven and avoid opening the door for the first 25 minutes.
  • • Check with a toothpick — a few moist crumbs are enough.

Serving

  • • Let the cake cool fully before glazing so it stays neat and shiny.
  • • Serve with fresh berries for a fresh contrast to the lemon.

Variations

Flavor

  • extra lemon
  • vanilla

Health

  • less sugar

Method

  • food processor
  • muffins

Toppings

  • lemon zest
  • pistachios

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