A Lemon Cake to Die for: Indulge in This Sunshine Delight
A delightful lemon cake that brings sunshine to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture.
- Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- You can frost with lemon buttercream for additional sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Cake, Dessert, Baking
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