Lemon Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Lemon Glaze Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into 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 about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Glaze Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Glaze
In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- 9
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, pour the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides. Let the glaze set for a few minutes.