Here’s a delicious recipe for a Glazed Lemon Cake:
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×4 inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and lemon juice. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using a bundt pan, it may take slightly longer.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice if needed.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy!
This Glazed Lemon Cake is perfect for a refreshing dessert or a sweet treat with tea or coffee.
