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Delightful Easy Lemon Cake Recipe Perfect for Every Occasion

This Delightful Easy Lemon Cake Recipe for Every Occasion is a sweet and tangy treat that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with almond or gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions suggested.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt No substitutions suggested.
  • 3 Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Always use fresh.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Skip bottled lemon juice.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Can substitute with almond milk.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

How to Make
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add lemon juice and zest.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the pan, bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.