Delicious Lemon Cake
A refreshing and fluffy lemon cake that brightens any occasion with its delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (room temperature) Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor.
- 0.5 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice Freshly squeezed juice preferred over bottled.
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, along with lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting or dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
Serve fresh and warm, or let cool completely. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or frost with lemon buttercream. Pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee.