Lemon Cake

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🍋 Lemon Cake Recipe

📖 Description

Lemon cake is a soft, moist, and flavorful dessert infused with fresh lemon juice and zest. It has a light crumb, a refreshing citrus aroma, and a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. This cake is ideal for tea time, birthdays, gatherings, or as a simple homemade dessert.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar

  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter

  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)

  • ¾ cup (180 ml) milk

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Prepare Wet Mixture
    In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add oil (or butter), milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

  4. Combine
    Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).

  5. Bake
    Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  6. Cool & Glaze
    Let the cake cool completely. Drizzle lemon glaze on top if desired.

📝 Notes

  • Fresh lemon juice and zest give the best flavor.

  • You can use butter instead of oil for a richer taste.

  • For extra moisture, brush warm cake with a little lemon syrup.

💡 Tips for Best Results

  • Use room-temperature eggs for better texture.

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft.

  • Sift flour for a lighter crumb.

  • Add poppy seeds for a lemon poppy seed variation.

🍽️ Servings

  • 8–10 slices

🧮 Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approx.)

  • Calories: 280 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 38 g

  • Protein: 5 g

  • Fat: 12 g

  • Sugar: 24 g

  • Fiber: 1 g

(Values may vary based on ingredients used.)

🌿 Health Benefits

  • Lemons are rich in Vitamin C, supporting immunity.

  • Citrus aroma may help improve mood and digestion.

  • Homemade cake avoids preservatives found in store-bought desserts.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this cake eggless?
A: Yes, replace eggs with ¾ cup yogurt or applesauce.

Q: Can I use whole wheat flour?
A: Yes, but the texture will be slightly denser. You can use half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour.

Q: How do I store lemon cake?
A: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Q: Can I freeze lemon cake?
A: Yes, wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

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