Description
This Lemon Cake features a delightful and refreshing flavor, easy preparation, and uses fresh lemons and ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a homemade delight that will impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk mixture in two additions, starting and finishing with the dry mix. Combine until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes for a round cake or 50-60 minutes for a loaf, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Adding lemon zest enhances the flavor significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg