This best lemon cake recipe is perfect for picnics and parties. It’s moist and soft.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Step 2
Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3
Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture until incorporated.
Step 4
Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
Step 5
Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 254 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat6g | 32% |
Cholesterol63mg | 21% |
Sodium173mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars21g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 8% |
Calcium81mg | 6% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium68mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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