Very Lemony Lemon Cake Recipe
This very lemony lemon cake recipe is sure to be a favorite in your home. This is a moist, delicious cake with a bright, tart lemon flavor. It has a light, fluffy texture and a sweet, tangy lemon glaze on top. The best thing about this recipe is that it's easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone. Whether you're having a party or just wanting to treat yourself, this cake is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. 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. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients and beating until just combined.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before turning out onto the rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until combined and smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and let set before serving.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 10 servings of very lemony lemon cake. Each serving contains 382 calories, 19.5 grams of fat, 45.9 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of dietary fiber, and 5.3 grams of protein. It's also a good source of vitamin A (9% of the recommended daily value) and calcium (6% of the recommended daily value).
This cake is a delicious treat that is sure to be a hit. Its bright and tart lemon flavor is balanced out by the sweetness of the glaze. It's perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy!
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