Description
This lemon cake recipe is soft, moist, and full of fresh citrus flavor. Made with simple ingredients and finished with a bright lemon glaze, this cake brings warmth and sunshine to every bite. Perfect for tea time, gatherings, or a cozy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a cake pan.
- Mix sugar and lemon zest until fragrant.
- Cream butter and sugar mixture until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with milk.
- Mix gently until smooth batter forms.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over slightly cooled cake and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake soft. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze slices for later. You can substitute milk with yogurt for a richer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg