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

There's something about the bright, tangy flavor of lemons that just screams "springtime." And what better way to showcase the zesty fruit than with a delicious Lemon Sheet Cake? This simple yet impressive dessert is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or just satisfying your citrus cravings.

The combination of fresh lemon juice and zest gives this cake its bright and refreshing flavor. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the tender crumb is incredibly moist. The beauty o...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 sheet cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan and set aside.
  • Mix cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Mix sugar and butter together in another bowl until well incorporated. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Pour cake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack completely.
  • Mix powdered sugar and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze together in a bowl until well combined. Pour over cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 135mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 61mg