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A Lemon Cake To Die For Recipe

A Lemon Cake To Die For Recipe
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★★★★★

5.2 from 6 reviews

This lemon cake is a delightful treat that balances tangy lemon flavors with a moist, tender crumb. With a zesty lemon glaze, this cake is a perfect combination of sweet and sour.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk

For the Syrup:

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp milk (any kind)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  5. Alternate Wet and Dry: Add flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with flour. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix!
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through.
  7. Make Syrup: While the cake bakes, whisk lemon juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
  8. Soak the Cake: After baking, let the cake sit for 10 minutes in the pan. Poke holes with a skewer and brush the warm syrup all over. Let cool completely.
  9. Glaze It Up: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and let set.

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Keywords: lemon cake, dessert recipe, lemon glaze, easy baking

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