Hana’s Luscious Lemon Recipe
Make Hana’s Luscious Lemon Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Lemon Cake
For the Lemon Glaze
Method
For the Lemon Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 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 let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Lemon Glaze
- 8
Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency if necessary by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar.
- 9
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.