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Lemon Cake Recipe

This formula emphasizes effortlessness, so indeed apprentices can appreciate preparing this delightful cake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine International
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 9-inch round cake pans
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup milk, at room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Prepare oven and panPreheat your oven at 350 ° F (175 ° C).Lubricate two 9 inch round cake pan and line them with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredientsIn a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt together. Cancel.
  • Cream butter and sugarIn a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream soft butter and sugar for alcoholic and alcoholic (about 3 minutes).
  • Add wet ingredientsHit into the eggs, one, one at once, to make sure to fully include each.Mix vanilla extracts, lemon enthusiasm and lemon juice.
  • Mix dry and wet mixtureGently add dry material to wet material, start and end with dry material, in turn with milk. Just mix until it is joint.
  • Bake CakeDivide the batsman equally between the prepared pan.Bake in a pre-hot oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick is inserted in the center, it is not cleaned.
  • Cool the cakeAllow the cake to cool into the pan for 10 minutes.Remove the cake from the pan and place them on a cooling rack to cool them completely.
  • Prepare lemon glaz (optional)In a small bowl, mix powder sugar, lemon juice, and lemon enthusiasm until it becomes smooth.
  • Assemble and decoratingOnce the cake cools down, spread a thin layer of lemon glass at the top, or dust with powder sugar for a simple finish.Serve and enjoy

Notes

Use fresh lemon: freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest provide the best taste and aroma. Room temperature material: Ensure that eggs, milk, and butter are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Do not overmix: To avoid dense cake, mix the ingredients until it is combined to avoid dense cake. Testing for donation: Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake; It should be clean when ready. Customize Topping: Add a cream cheese frosting or lemon curd layer to excess the taste.
Keyword Lemon Cake Recipe