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Simple Lemon Cake

Simple Lemon Cake

This best lemon cake recipe is perfect for picnics and parties, featuring a moist and soft texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • 9-inch Square Baking Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture until incorporated.
  • Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Let cake cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

You can top this cake with a simple lemon glaze by mixing 1 cup confectioners' sugar with ¼ cup lemon juice until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy cake, lemon cake, moist cake, party cake, picnic cake, simple dessert
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