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February 12, 2016 By Tina Dawson Leave a Comment

On-screen Food: Sansa’s favourite Lemon Cakes

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I am a huge, huge fan of the Game of Thrones books and TV series. It’s one of those few books which does not disappoint when filmed.

***Warning – Spoilers, oh-so-many spoilers ahead!***
 
Sansa is not exactly one of my favourite characters. After watching little Daenerys grow up into the Dragon Queen she now is, or watch Arya fight her way out of King’s Landing and into Bravos, Sansa isn’t exactly first in line for someone to look up to.  For a while it looked like she too had blossomed into a woman, willing to play a part in the game of thrones, when she helped get Petyr Baelish out of trouble at the Eeyrie. But back in Winterfell, captive in her own home, brutally tortured by Ramsey Bolton (the jackass, I hope he dies a death befitting his crimes), she fell back into the piteous state she was in King’s Landing.

So where do the Lemon Cakes come in? Fascinatingly, the topic of the Lemon cakes are brought to our attention at some of her most sorrowful moments. Like when Shae brings grieving Sansa (who is mourning the brutal murder of her mother and brother) some lemon cakes to entice her into eating something. Or at the little tea party with Lady Olenna and Margaery where she is asked to confide about the boy-king Joffrey’s true nature to the woman who will now take her place as Joffrey’s betrothed. Or at Joffrey’s wedding when her husband Tyrion is humiliated in front of the court, eventually leading up to Joffrey’s death causing her to flee King’s Landing. Or while she thinks she’s with family again at the Eyrie, and is presented a plate full of her favourite lemon cakes, only to be interrupted mid-bite when her aunt Lysa accuses Sansa of ‘stealing’ Petyr Baelish from her.

In a strange way, the lemon cakes have a very curious and strong part to play in Sansa’s life. They are a reminder of the giddy joys of childhood at Winterfell where she had the comfort and safety of family, home and hearth.

In the words of Ros (in the TV series) who was in the North the day
Sansa was born, “they rang the bells from sunrise to sunset”,
emphasising on what a beloved princess she was since birth.

Just like the taste of lemons, which are sour, bitter and yet oh-so-sweet, the cakes are a reminder of her glorious past and her bitter, sour present. And every time she is presented with them, she cant help but feel sad about all the wonderful things that have been snatched away from her.

Such strong emotions, such a strong story, told only through Lemon cakes – makes it fascinating enough for it to feature in this list.

And I sincerely hope the next season will find her some happiness. Even if it is with Theon. God knows she’s waited long enough!

This cake is the official Game of Thrones recipe published on HBO’s blog. And it is simply gorgeous. The chemistry between the buttermilk and lemon juice separates the batter into two layers during its time in the oven – the fluffy, light sponge base, and the intensely flavoured lemon custard top.

Make sure you whip up the egg whites into a soft peak. There’s no other leavening agents in this recipe, so aerating the egg whites is important.

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Lemon Cakes

Created by Tina Dawson on May 13, 2016

  • Prep Time:15m
  • Cook Time:40m
  • Total Time:55m
  • Serves: 6
  • Yield: 6 mini cakes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c sugar + additional for dusting the ramekins
  • a smear of butter for coating the ramekins
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 3 tbsp. + 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Zest from 1 1/2 lemons, grated
  • 2/3 c buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F.
  2. Butter and lightly dust the ramekins with sugar.
  3. Combine all the dry ingredients. set aside.
  4. Whisk the egg-whites till they form a soft peak. Set aside.
  5. In another bowl, combine the egg yolks, buttermilk, lemon juice and zest.
  6. Stir in the dry ingredients in three additions, whisking gently to incorporate them each time.
  7. Finally, fold in the egg whites carefully.
  8. Pour into the prepared ramekins.
  9. Place in a large water bath filled with water till about halfway and cover with foil.
  10. Bake at 150°C/300°F for about 25 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and continue baking for 15 more minutes.
  12. Let cool completely, completely before turning them out of the ramekins. (Slide a thin knife around the sides to help loosen them up)
  13. Serve with a side of ice cream or topped with these gorgeous candied lemon slices.
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