Description

This homemade Lemon Cake is bursting with fresh lemon flavor, combining simple ingredients for a delightful dessert. Ideal for gatherings or family dinners, it’s easy to prepare and showcases the bright taste of lemon in every bite.

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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside for now.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one by one, mixing after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring well.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk mixture in two parts, starting and ending with the dry. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake: 30-35 minutes for a round pan or 50-60 minutes for a loaf pan, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle this over the cooled cake.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
Ensure the butter is softened for easier creaming with sugar.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg