Easy Lemon Cake
Lemon cakes have been enjoyed for centuries and are believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.