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Lemon Cake

A bright and zesty Lemon Cake perfect for any occasion. This cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 stick
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 8-inch cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice for desired consistency.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the batter.