This heavenly lemon cake is a crowd-pleaser with its light and fluffy texture and tangy lemon glaze. Enjoy the refreshing burst of citrus in every bite as you savor this delightful dessert. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing 1/4 cup of lemon juice with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before drizzling the lemon glaze over the top.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
