Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this lemon cake, where light and fluffy sponge meets a tangy lemon icing. Perfect for any occasion, this cake not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brightens your dessert table with its sunny appearance. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a casual brunch, this lemon cake is sure to impress and leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest.
- Mix milk (or buttermilk) with freshly squeezed lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the creamed butter mixture, alternating with wet ingredients until just blended.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar with enough lemon juice to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with icing in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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