Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of our Simple Lemon Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon flavor with a moist, fluffy texture. This easy-to-make cake is ideal for any occasion, from picnics to celebrations, and will leave your taste buds singing. With just a handful of key ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a beautiful lemon cake that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in lemon zest.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before removing from the pan, then slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg