Description
A moist and flavorful lemon cake topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest 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). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, and milk.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure lemons are fresh for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g