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A Lemon Cake To Die For

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A delightful and moist lemon cake with a sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mix until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Best enjoyed with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a lemon glaze. Can be paired with iced tea or vanilla ice cream.

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