Best Moist Lemon Cake Recipe

Brighten any occasion with this irresistibly moist lemon cake recipe guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Featuring a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, this easy lemon dessert has a tender crumb and an intense zesty lemon essence. The simple lemon glaze adds the finishing touch. Ideal for celebrations, afternoon tea gatherings, or when you need a slice of sunshine lemon goodness. Find the best lemon cake recipe here!

Time: 1hr 15min Serves: 1 9" Round Cake Pan

Moist Lemon Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake

1. 1 stick salted butter, softened

2. ½ cups granulated sugar

3. 2 large eggs

4. 2 tbsp grated lemon zest 

5. 1½ cups flour

6. ¼ tsp baking powder

7. ¼ tsp baking soda

8. ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

9. 6 tbsp milk

10. ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Icing

1. 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

2. 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 9" circular cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Cream the butter sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Then, incorporate the eggs,1 at a time, and the lemon zest.

Step 3

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, milk, and vanilla. Alternate between adding the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients into the creamed butter, folding with a spatula each time.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the greased cake pans, and bake for 35 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 5

Prepare the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl, mixing until smooth. Drizzle over the cake as desired.

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