Description
A light and refreshing lemon cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: lemon cake, citrus dessert, easy baking