Jul 14 2026

Lemon Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

A refreshing lemon cake topped with sliced strawberries and a blackberry.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Wet Ingredients

    Mix in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.

  6. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. 9

    Prepare the Topping

    Once the cake is cool, slice strawberries and arrange them on top of the cake alongside a blackberry.

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