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Ingredients
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Lemon Cake
Method
Lemon Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Lemon
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine with Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
