Moist Glazed Lemon Cake
Bright, citrusy, and irresistibly tender, this Moist Glazed Lemon Cake is a true dessert masterpiece perfect for any occasion. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor from real lemon juice and zest, this cake achieves its signature moist texture by carefully alternating wet and dry ingredients. Topped with a silky glaze that balances sweetness with a tangy kick, it’s an elegant yet simple treat ideal for brunch, afternoon tea, or a sweet finale to dinner. Ready in just over an hour and yielding 10 delightful servings, this easy-to-follow recipe is your go-to for a zesty homemade dessert that will wow family and friends. Keywords: moist lemon cake, lemon glaze, citrus dessert, homemade lemon loaf.
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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 (softened)
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoons water (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf 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, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest until well combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of water until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your moist glazed lemon cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.4 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.0 g | 500% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1146 mg | 382% | |
| Sodium | 2440 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 625.1 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 427.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.6 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 886 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.
