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"The Monthly" Periodical
Because sometimes we just need light-hearted fare to nourish the soul.
GROANER
What do you call it when a snowman throws a temper tantrum?
A meltdown.
Lemon Bundt Cake
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup poppy seeds
2 tbsp lemon peel, grated
2 tbsp lemon juice
GLAZE
2 cups icing sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tbsp grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
METHOD
Cream sugar, butter and eggs. Mix flour, baking soda and salt. Add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Mix in poppy seeds, lemon peel and lemon juice. Bake in greased and floured bundt pan at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes.
When cake is removed from oven, immediately poke holes in top with long-tined fork. Pour about 2/3 of the lemon glaze over top. Cool 20 minutes. Turn pan upside down onto serving plate, remove pan, drizzle with remaining glaze.
Fun Fact
Snowflakes fall at speeds of one to six feet per second.
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Put a clean dry towel in the dryer when you put your clothes in to dry. It helps dry the clothes faster and fluffs them as well.
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