Description
A delightful lemon cake that brings a burst of sunshine to any occasion with its bright, zesty flavor.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 250 grams (2 cups)
- Granulated sugar: 200 grams (1 cup)
- Unsalted butter: 115 grams (1/2 cup), softened
- Eggs: 3 large eggs
- Fresh lemon juice: 60 milliliters (1/4 cup)
- Lemon zest: From 2 lemons
- Baking powder: 10 grams (2 teaspoons)
- Salt: A pinch
- Powdered sugar: 150 grams (1 1/4 cups) for glaze (optional)
- Additional lemon juice: 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) for glaze (optional)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Yogurt or sour cream: A few tablespoons (optional)
- Fresh berries: Blueberries or raspberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with additional lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Allow the cake to cool properly before frosting.
- Consider adding yogurt for extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon cake, dessert, baking, sweet, zesty