Description
This Lemon Cake is a must-try for anyone who loves zesty desserts! Its irresistible flavor comes from fresh lemon juice and zest. With a simple preparation method and delightful glaze, it’s perfect for gatherings or sweet cravings.
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) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking them together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the granulated sugar and softened butter together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake: 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 before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until you achieve a smooth and pourable consistency. Drizzle it over the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for easy creaming with sugar.
For a more intense lemon flavor, consider adding extra lemon zest or juice to the glaze.
Cool the cake completely before adding the glaze for the best presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg