Sansa's Lemon Cakes

Name: Sansa's Lemon Cakes
Yield: Makes 9 Servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract; ½ cup fresh lemon juice, divided; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1¾ cups sugar, divided; 3 large eggs; 1 lemon, thinly sliced on a mandoline

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex LauStyled by Rachel Stickley

April 19, 2016

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Alex Lau

Sansa Stark made these desserts one of the most recognizable in Game of Thrones. She deserves a sweet treat after all she’s endured, and so do you. For a Dark Sansa version, pour syrup over the cake, then top with black sesame seeds. And be sure to check out our other GoT-inspired recipes!

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