Description
A soft, tender lemon cake bursting with fresh citrus aroma and topped with a tangy-sweet lemon glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together for the glaze, then drizzle over the cake.
- Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light.
- Wait until the cake is completely cooled before glazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: lemon cake, citrus dessert, loaf cake, easy lemon recipe, glazed cake