This best lemon cake recipe is perfect for picnics and parties. It's moist and soft.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.5 cups butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.75 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
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2
Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
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3
Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture until incorporated.
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4
Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
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5
Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
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Let cake cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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