A Simple, Sunny Lemon Cake to Brighten Your Day
There’s something about lemon cake that feels like sunshine on a plate. It’s light, fresh, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy.




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 🍋
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