Lemon Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Lemon Glaze
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf 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, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Lemon
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
- 8
Prepare the Lemon Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency if necessary by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar.
- 9
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.