Michelle Darmody: How to show them you care with my lemon curd cake

"As far back as ancient Egyptian times sweet breads, and versions of cakes, were used as expressions of togetherness, love and friendship."

This sweet and tangy cake is the ideal recipe to bake when you want to show that you care. The addition of lemon curd makes it particularly tasty.

Throughout the world people use cakes and sweet treats to mark days that are special to them, like birthdays or festive holidays. 

We associate a cake with happy traditions, celebrations and parties. We use cakes to help us make a wish, by blowing out candles and imagining bright and happy times ahead.