Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Simple Lemon Cake, where each slice is a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors. Perfectly moist and infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, this cake is not only a nostalgic favorite but also an easy treat for any occasion. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with frosting, its sunny flavor will brighten your day and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with the dry mixture until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg