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A Lemon Cake To Die For

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This delightful Lemon Cake is bursting with zesty flavor and has a light, tender crumb, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (for soaking)
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar (for soaking)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp milk (any kind)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, whisk together ¼ cup lemon juice and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar to create the soaking syrup.
  8. Once baked, allow the cake to sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke holes in the top with a skewer and brush the warm lemon syrup over the cake. Let it cool completely in the pan.
  9. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled cake and let it set.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: lemon cake, dessert, baking, citrus, sweet treat

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