Description
A soft, moist lemon cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor, topped with a light glaze and delicate lemon slices, perfect for any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, followed by milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Assemble the Dish: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool, then mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve once the glaze has set slightly.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon cake, moist cake, citrus dessert, easy baking, homemade cake