🍋 Irresistible Homemade Lemon Cake: A Zesty Delight in 8 Easy Steps

🍋 Irresistible Homemade Lemon Cake: A Zesty Delight in 8 Easy Steps

Summary

This Irresistible Homemade Lemon Cake is a citrus lover’s dream—moist, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this cake combines the tangy brightness of lemons with a soft, buttery crumb and a sweet lemon glaze. Whether served as a refreshing afternoon treat, a birthday cake, or a show-stopping dessert, this recipe guarantees rave reviews.

🕒 Prep Time, Cook Time, Total Time, Servings, and Calories

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Servings: 12 slices
• Calories: ~320 calories per slice

🍽️ Course & Cuisine

• Course: Dessert, Snack
• Cuisine: American, European

🛒 Ingredients

For the Lemon Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra zing)

🧑‍🍳 Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or stand mixer
• Zester and juicer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack

📋 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and line your baking pan(s) with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.