Description
A light and scrumptious lemon cake with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool, and drizzle on a lemon glaze made of powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.
Notes
For a zesty finish, drizzle with a lemon glaze made of powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg