This simple lemon cake recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious dessert. With a light and moist texture, it's sure to be a hit with lemon lovers.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
10 Servings
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 115 grams butter
- 3 eggs
- 60 milliliters lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 120 milliliters milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 200 grams sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
Step 5
Alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.