A Lemon Cake To Die For
Indulge in the delightful experience of A Lemon Cake To Die For, a moist and zesty dessert that brings brightness to any occasion. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for birthdays, afternoon tea, or simply as a sweet ending to your day. Infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, each slice delivers an irresistible citrus flavor complemented by a luscious lemon glaze that adds a glossy finish. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with fresh berries or ice cream, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp milk (any kind)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry mix—mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by whisking together lemon juice and powdered sugar.
- Once baked, let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan; poke holes in it and brush generously with syrup before cooling completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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