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Moist Lemon Cake Recipe

Moist Lemon Cake Recipe – Easy, Tangy Delight from Scratch

This Moist Lemon Cake Recipe is a quick, fluffy, and tangy delight, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Feel free to substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh lemons for the brightest taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs Use room temperature for better blending.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice About 1/2 lemon for perfect zing.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute milk with vinegar or lemon juice.
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired consistency.

Equipment

  • oven
  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
  3. Beat together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 4-6 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add vanilla and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.
  8. Brush the warm cake with syrup made from lemon juice and powdered sugar.
  9. Whisk together icing ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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