LEMON CAKE

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Here’s a classic recipe for Lemon Cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup buttermilk

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the Eggs and Flavorings:
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry and Wet Ingredients:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Bake the Cake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or cake pans.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes for a loaf pan, or 25-30 minutes for round cake pans, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Cake:
    • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make the Lemon Glaze:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  9. Glaze the Cake:
    • Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of the cake.
  10. Slice and Serve:
    • Slice the Lemon Cake and serve it with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy!

This Lemon Cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. The combination of lemon zest and lemon juice gives it a bright, citrusy flavor that’s sure to please. Feel free to garnish with additional lemon zest or slices for an extra touch of freshness. Enjoy!

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