Lemon Cake
This is an easy lemon cake with a delicious lemon glaze. It is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
To prepare the cake batter:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs to the mixer one at a time, beating each until incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Stir in the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice and mix until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
To assemble the cake:
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze on top.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a brighter lemon flavor, add more lemon zest and lemon juice to the cake batter or glaze.