Description
Lemon cake is a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of sunny days with its vibrant flavors and moist texture. Each slice offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, barbecues, or just a cheerful afternoon snack. Topped with a zesty glaze or served plain with fresh berries, this lemon cake is sure to impress your guests and elevate any dessert table. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg