Description
Enjoy the bright and refreshing flavor of this Lemon Cake. With its simple preparation and key ingredients like fresh lemons and fluffy butter, this cake is a delightful treat for gatherings or a sweet finish to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- zest of 2 large lemons
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake or loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the granulated sugar and softened butter together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice together.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes for round cakes or 50-60 minutes for loaves, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To prepare the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth and pourable, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
For added tang, adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze as desired.
The cake can be served plain or with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg