Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Cake
This Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Cake is a soft cake with a fresh lemon taste, easy to make and perfect for snacks or desserts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 0.5 cups milk Room temperature
- 0.25 cups lemon juice Fresh is best
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- to taste Powdered sugar for dusting Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Combining Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
