Lemon Cake

 

Lemon cake is a classic dessert that is loved by many. It is a light and fluffy cake that is infused with the bright, tangy flavor of lemon. Lemon cake can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

 

Ingredients

 

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup milk  

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

 

 

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.  

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Lemon Curd

 

 

 

 

For an extra lemon flavor, you can make a lemon curd to top the cake. Here is a recipe for lemon curd:

 

Ingredients

 

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

2 large egg yolks

Instructions

 

In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.

Stir in lemon juice and butter.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.

Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks, one at a time.

Pour curd into a bowl and let cool completely before using.

Lemon Glaze

 

 

 

 

To finish the cake, you can make a lemon glaze to drizzle over the top. Here is a recipe for lemon glaze:

 

Ingredients

 

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

 

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.

Enjoy!

 

Lemon cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.

 

Tips

 

For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon juice and zest.

You can also add a pinch of saffron to the cake batter for a beautiful golden color.

For a fun twist, add a layer of lemon curd between the cake layers.

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.