Single Layer Lemon Cake Recipe
Ingredients
This single layer lemon cake recipe has a few simple ingredients that you will need for the cake and the lemon glaze. For the cake, you will need 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ cup of butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, ½ cup of buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. For the lemon glaze, you will need 1 cup of confectioner’s sugar, 2-3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Slowly stir in the buttermilk until everything is incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Lemon Glaze
In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and spread evenly. Allow the glaze to set for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
This single layer lemon cake is a delicious, yet simple, dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Each serving of the cake provides approximately 250 calories, 12 grams of fat, 36 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein. The cake is also a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. The lemon glaze adds additional sweetness and flavor to the cake, but also adds approximately 90 calories, 2 grams of fat, and 20 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Enjoy!
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