Description
A delicious lemon cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- This cake can be served with a dusting of powdered sugar or a lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg