Description
Delight in the sweet, tangy flavors of this dreamy lemon cake that captivates taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or lemon glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Combine in a separate bowl the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optional: Prepare a lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
For added flavor, consider serving with fresh berries or whipped cream. Best served at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon cake, dessert, baking, sweet treat, citrus, easy recipes