A LEMON CAKE TO DIE FOR: The Ultimate Indulgent Recipe
A LEMON CAKE TO DIE FOR is a delightful recipe that is sure to impress your guests with its tangy flavor and moist texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well blended.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, drizzle a lemon glaze over the cake after it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg