Description
This Lemon Cake recipe is a delightful citrus dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist, tangy, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze that adds an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the glaze: While the cake is still warm, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Drizzle over the cake and allow it to set before slicing.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, brush the warm cake with additional lemon juice before glazing.
- This cake stays moist for several days and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
