Golden Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, butter, and lemon zest. Beat until smooth.
3. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring constantly. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Golden cakes are a traditional American cake.
• The addition of lemon zest gives the cakes a unique flavor.
• These cakes are best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.