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a lemon cake to die for

A Lemon Cake to Die For: 7 Secrets to Pure Delight

  • Author: CakesLouna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and moist lemon cake that is bursting with flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch cake pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together.
  5. Add eggs, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let it cool before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add lemon frosting.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: lemon cake, dessert, baking