Description
Brighten your day with this delightful Lemon Cake that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness. With its zesty flavor and fluffy texture, this cake is a nostalgic favorite that brings smiles to every gathering. Whether served plain or adorned with frosting and fresh berries, it’s a treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup whole milk
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla extract until mixed well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg