Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of this delightful Lemon Cake. A tender and moist cake with a lovely lemony kick, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
For Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Mix granulated sugar and lemon zest, then beat in butter and oil. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in extracts.
- Combine: Mix milk and lemon juice. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 25-30 minutes, and cool on a rack.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over cakes.
Notes
- Enhance with lemon buttercream or lemon curd for extra flavor.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
