Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice for a vibrant citrus flavor.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for easier creaming and even mixing.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest.
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg