Simple Lemon Cake
Lemon cakes have been enjoyed for centuries and are believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 22g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.