Lemon Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Glaze
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
- 5
Mix in Wet Ingredients
Stir in the whole milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest into the butter and egg mixture until well blended.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
- 7
Pour Batter
Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Glaze
- 10
Prepare Glaze
In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- 11
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.