2 large unwaxed lemons, zest and juice
½ lemon, zest only
few sprigs fresh lemon thyme, leaves picked
1½ lemons, zest and juice only
1 unwaxed lemon, zest only
1 tbsp finely chopped lemon thyme leaves
thyme leaves, for decoration
175g/6oz plain flour
1½ tsp baking powder
12 candied lemon slices
175g/6oz caster sugar
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú caster sugar
35²µ/1¼´Ç³ú caster sugar
1 tsp cornflour
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú icing sugar
pinch salt
110g/4oz unsalted butter
cake release spray or butter, for greasing
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú unsalted butter, softened
100ml/3½fl oz double cream, whipped
2 free-range eggs
3 medium free-range eggs
175g/6oz baking spread
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú mascarpone cheese