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Lemon Cake
This is an easy lemon cake with a delicious lemon glaze. It is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
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Total Time
50
minutes
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Course
Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
12
slices
Calories
300
kcal
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.
Keyword
birthday cake, cake, Dessert, Lemon