Description
A moist and flavorful lemon cake topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add fresh berries for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g