Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour into pan and bake 22-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and whisk together glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a tender crumb.
- Do not overmix; mix until just combined to keep cakes light.
- Glaze can be thinned with more lemon juice for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy/Medieval-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
