GLAZED LEMON CAKE

Glazed Lemon Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Making the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Lemon Glaze:

1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. The glaze should be thick but pourable. If it’s too thick, add a little more lemon juice; if it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
2. Glaze the cake: Once the cake is completely cool, pour the glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides. If desired, sprinkle lemon zest on top for garnish.
3. Serve: Allow the glaze to set for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving the cake.

Enjoy your delicious homemade glazed lemon cake!