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Homemade Lemon Cake

Moist Homemade Lemon Cake Recipe From Scratch

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp zest

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients.
  2. Whisk wet ingredients.
  3. Combine into batter.
  4. Bake until golden, then drizzle with lemon glaze.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Room temperature ingredients help the batter mix smoothly and create a softer texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter, or the cake may turn dense.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking and dryness.