Italian Lemon Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Lemon Glaze Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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 large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Glaze Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Glaze
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
- 9
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 10
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your Italian Lemon Cake!
