Description
A moist and fluffy lemon cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor, perfect for spring gatherings and everyday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg