Recipe Introduction: This lemon cake is a delightful treat that’s light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. With a perfectly soft texture and a subtle tang from the lemon, it melts in your mouth with every bite. Whether you’re enjoying it as a quick snack or for a special occasion, this cake will impress everyone with its simplicity and deliciousness.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slices.
Enjoy your fresh, melt-in-your-mouth lemon cake!