Lemon Cake Recipe
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
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 5
Incorporate Wet Ingredients
Mix in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 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
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Prepare the Topping
Once the cake is cool, slice strawberries and arrange them on top of the cake alongside a blackberry.
