Description

Delight your taste buds with this zesty Lemon Cake recipe. A perfect balance of citrusy flavors and moist, tender crumb, this cake is sure to brighten any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Combine: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet mixture until just combined.
Bake: Divide batter into pans, bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Frost: Cool cakes for 10 minutes, then transfer to racks. Frost with lemon buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Enhance lemon flavor by brushing layers with lemon syrup.
Pair with fresh berries or lemon curd for a delightful twist.