How to Make Heavenly Lemon Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to dessert, few things are as refreshing and satisfying as a moist and zesty lemon cake. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, coupled with the airy and fluffy texture of the cake, makes it a timeless favorite for many. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea in the afternoon or as a perfect ending to a dinner party, this Heavenly Lemon Cake is sure to impress.

With its bright and sunny flavor, a good lemon cake can transport you to a warm, summer day with just one b...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 lemons, zested
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 lemons, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Beat 1 1/4 cup sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well before adding the next egg. Stir flour, lemon zest, and baking powder into creamed butter mixture until batter is smooth; pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Poke holes into the top of the warm cake and pour syrup over cake. Cool slightly before cutting.
  • Nutrition

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 168mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 47mg