Simple Lemon Cake

Name: Simple Lemon Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 cup milk; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

⏱️ Ready in 45 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 35 min 👥 10 servings 👁️ 6 views

Simple Lemon Cake is an moderately easy dessert you can prepare in just 45 minutes. Made with 1 cup white sugar, ½ cup butter, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 35 min

Serves 10

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup butter

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 10

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.7g 14%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 173mg 8%

Total Carbohydrate 35.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%

Total Sugars 21.1g

Protein 3.9g 8%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.

Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture.

Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice and mix until you achieve a smooth batter.

Spoon batter into the prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.