It sounds like you’re asking about a lemon cake, a delicious dessert that’s often light, tangy, and sweet. Here’s a simple recipe for making a classic lemon cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
- Make the cake batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and softened butter until creamy and smooth (about 3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk and lemon juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. You can add a little more lemon juice for a thinner glaze if desired.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, and sprinkle with extra lemon zest if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice and enjoy the tangy sweetness of your lemon cake!
This cake is perfect for any occasion, and the glaze adds an extra burst of lemon flavor.
