Certainly! Lemon cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for citrus lovers. Here’s a simple recipe for a classic lemon cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade lemon cake!
Feel free to adjust the ingredients and measurements according to your preferences. Enjoy your lemony treat!
