Oh So Lemony Cake
Brighten up your dessert table with the irresistible "Oh So Lemony Cake," a citrusy delight bursting with fresh lemon flavor in every bite. This moist, tender cake features a perfect balance of tangy lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest, creating a zesty symphony that's both light and refreshing. Topped with a luscious, drizzle-friendly lemon glaze, this homemade cake is easy to make yet impressive enough for special occasions. The recipe combines simple pantry staples, a quick 20-minute prep time, and foolproof steps to guarantee success. Perfect for afternoon tea, birthdays, or simply satisfying your citrus cravings, "Oh So Lemony Cake" is sure to become a household favorite!
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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
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.25 cups lemon juice
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 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, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the glaze set for 15 minutes.
Slice and serve your Oh So Lemony Cake. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.7 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.5 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 960 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 2369 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 624.2 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 426.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*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.
