Why You’ll Love This Lemon Cake

• It uses simple pantry ingredients

• The texture is fluffy and moist

• Real lemon flavor shines through

• No fancy equipment needed

If you enjoy bright, citrusy desserts that aren’t overly sweet, this one’s for you.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup butter (softened)

• ½ cup milk

• 2 tbsp lemon zest

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp lemon juice

Let's Get Started

1. Prep your pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or round cake pan and lightly flour it.

2. Cream butter and sugar

In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft texture.

3. Add eggs and lemon

Mix in the eggs one at a time. Then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Your kitchen should already smell amazing.

4. Combine dry ingredients

In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Mix it all together

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined — don’t overmix.

6. Bake

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Glaze time

Once the cake cools, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the top.

Tips for the Best Lemon Cake

• Use fresh lemons, not bottled juice

• Zest the lemons before juicing

• Let the cake cool before glazing

• For extra flavor, poke small holes in the cake and spoon a bit of lemon juice over it before glazing

A Little Serving Inspiration

This cake is perfect with tea, great for brunch, and lovely as a light dessert after dinner. Add berries or whipped cream if you want to dress it up.

But honestly? A simple slice on its own is pure happiness.

If you’d like, I can also provide:

• A healthier version

• A vegan lemon cake

• Or a super moist bakery-style version

Just tell me 🍋