Description
This Moist Lemon Cake Recipe is a delightful treat that combines the zesty flavors of fresh lemons with a tender, moist cake crumb. Topped with a sweet lemon icing, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Lemon Pound Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (see notes for substitution)
Lemon Syrup:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
Lemon Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch (or 8×4-inch) loaf pan.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes.
- Make the lemon syrup: Mix lemon juice and powdered sugar, then brush over the warm cake.
- Prepare the lemon icing: Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk to make a thick icing. Pour over the cooled cake.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by combining milk with lemon juice or white vinegar.
- Beating the sugar and butter well helps make the cake fluffy and tender.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor, but bottled juice can also be used.
- This cake can be made with lime or orange juice as well.
- To prevent sticking, grease the pan well or use parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
