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Homemade lemon cake recipe

Easy Homemade Lemon Cake Recipe

This easy homemade lemon cake recipe is soft, moist, buttery, and full of fresh lemon flavor. Made with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, it's perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, birthdays, or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International, Persian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Step 1
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper if desired.
  4. Step 2
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  6. Step 3
  7. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  8. Step 4
  9. Mix in the vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  10. Step 5
  11. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  12. Step 6
  13. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  14. Step 7
  15. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  16. Step 8
  17. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  18. Step 9 (Optional)
  19. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.