Maggie’s Lemon & Sugar Cake
Lemon cakes have been enjoyed since ancient times. In the Victorian era, they became even more popular and were often served at tea parties and social gatherings.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.