Description
A delightful dessert with a perfect balance of sweet and zesty flavors, this Lemon Heaven Cake offers a soft, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, blending each until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and lemon juice, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with extra lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For extra moisture, consider adding sour cream to the batter. You can also try folding in fresh berries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg