Description
A refreshing and tangy lemon cake that’s perfect for any occasion. Light, moist, and bursting with citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon juice and zest.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Check cake doneness with a toothpick – it should come out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon cake, citrus dessert, easy cake recipe