Lemon Drop Cake

The Lemon Drop Cake is a popular dessert in the United States, especially during summer. It gets its name from the refreshing lemon flavor and the powdered sugar topping that resembles a drop of lemon juice.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon Drop Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 8 slice Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 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.
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 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slices.
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.