Delicious Lemon Cake
Brighten your day with this irresistible Delicious Lemon Cake, a perfect balance of zesty citrus and buttery sweetness! This crowd-pleasing dessert is made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest, giving it a vibrant, tangy flavor that shines in every bite. The cake is soft and moist, thanks to creamy buttermilk and a perfectly tender crumb. Topped with a delicate lemon glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness, this cake is ideal for everything from casual gatherings to special celebrations. With a quick 20-minute prep time and simple ingredients, it’s an easy yet impressive treat that will wow your family and friends. Garnish with extra lemon zest for a stunning finish and enjoy this beautifully refreshing citrus cake! Perfect for searches on “lemon cake recipe,” “easy lemon desserts,” and “best homemade lemon cake.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 units large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.75 cups buttermilk
- 1 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoons lemon zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or line it with parchment paper).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and spread it evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
If desired, sprinkle lemon zest on top of the glaze for an extra pop of citrus flavor.
Allow the glaze to set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Delicious Lemon Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.6 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 764 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 2499 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 633.7 g | 230% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 434.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
