Gluten-Free Lemon Cake

Lemons are a natural source of vitamin C and can add a refreshing citrus flavor to desserts like this gluten-free lemon cake.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Gluten-Free Lemon Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Gluten-free flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• for garnish Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cake is cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top and garnish with fresh berries.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.