Description
A bright and refreshing lemon cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
Tip: Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg