Heavenly Lemon Cake
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
**Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
**Mix Dry Ingredients:** In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
**Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
**Add Eggs:** Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 5
**Add Lemon:** Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. The bright acidity will really awaken the flavors!
- 6
**Combine:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 7
**Bake:** Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
**Cool:** Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
**Serving:** Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar, if desired, and slice it up for serving. Enjoy your slice of sunshine!
This lemon cake is a family favorite! It's refreshingly zesty, perfectly sweet, and tender in texture. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a celebration or just a sweet treat.
