This easy lemon sheet cake is a perfect combination of tangy lemon flavor and sweet, moist cake. With a light and fluffy texture, it's a refreshing treat that's great for any occasion. The lemon glaze adds an extra burst of citrusy goodness that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
