Description
Lemon Cake is a delightful dessert that brings brightness and joy to any occasion. With its fluffy texture and zesty flavor, this cake is perfect for birthdays, picnics, or simply to elevate your day. Each bite offers a refreshing balance of sweet and tart, making it a favorite among all ages. Let’s dive into this easy recipe and create a memorable treat that fills your kitchen with warmth and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare frosting by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; frost cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider substituting some sugar with honey. Enhance texture by adding poppy seeds or using cream cheese frosting for extra richness.