Glazed Lemon Cake
Brighten your day with this irresistible Glazed Lemon Cake, a moist and buttery loaf infused with the zesty kick of fresh lemon zest and juice. This easy-to-make dessert features a tender crumb balanced by a sweet-tart lemon glaze that beautifully drips over the top, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for spring gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a refreshing treat any time of the year, this lemon cake comes together in just over an hour and yields 10 generous servings. With its vibrant citrus flavor and delicate texture, this recipe is a must-try for lemon lovers craving a bakery-quality dessert at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.25 cups lemon juice
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 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 before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Let the glaze set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Glazed Lemon Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 883 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 2425 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 685.4 g | 249% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 486.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.9 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 878 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.
