Kusefuku Shoten has released "Shimano Graduates Cake Born in Setoda, Seto Inland Sea," a set of three cakes priced at 810 yen (tax included).

Shimano Graduates Cake, born in Setoda on the Seto Inland Sea

One chef who loves his hometown has created a lemon cake using lemons from Setoda Town, Hiroshima Prefecture. This is not the white chocolate coated lemon cake often seen, but a simple cake with lemon jam kneaded into the batter. One bite and you will be surprised by its gentle lemon aroma and delicate flavor. The moist yet light texture, achieved by making the dough according to the needs of the day, will make you happy every time you eat it. The lemon peel (lemon jam) kneaded into the cake has almost no bitterness, giving it a pleasant aroma and a good chewiness.

Setoda Lemon

Setoda Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, consisting of two islands in the Seto Inland Sea, is known as a famous lemon-producing area. Lemon cultivation has flourished in the area because of its sunny slopes and the mild climate unique to the Seto Inland Sea. Setoda's lemons are not only produced in large quantities, but also have a reputation for being edible right down to the peel, with no preservatives or wax used after harvesting, and are characterized by their rich juice and fragrance.