Delicious Lemon Cake
A bright and zesty lemon cake that's perfect for any occasion, easy to bake, and sure to impress your guests.
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)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 0.5 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 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.
Mixing
- 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 cool before frosting or dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
For serving, you can frost it with lemon buttercream for extra sweetness or dust it with powdered sugar for a light touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for three months.