Here’s a simple, moist lemon cake recipe that serves 8–10 people.
🍋 Easy Lemon Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ cup (120 ml) milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the lemon glaze:
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan.
Mix dry ingredients.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add eggs and flavorings.
Beat in eggs one at a time.
Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk.
Mix until just combined.
Bake.
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make the glaze.
Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Tips
For extra lemon flavor, poke small holes in the warm cake and brush with a mixture of 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp sugar.
Garnish with additional lemon zest or thin lemon slices.
Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Enjoy your homemade lemon cake! 🍋🍰
