This Simple & Easy Lemon Cake is a perfect treat for anyone who loves a mix of sweet and sour flavors. It’s soft, fluffy, and topped with a tasty lemon glaze, making it a dessert you’ll want to make again and again.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Cool Time15 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: cake, Desserts
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 8- 10 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Lainey
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Ingredients
Cake:
¾cuporganic cane sugargranulated sugar
½cupunsalted buttersoftened
3eggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2tablespoonslemon juice
1-2tablespoonslemon zest
⅓cupsour cream
1 ½cupsall-purpose flour
¼teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonbaking soda
For the Lemon Glaze:
2-3tablespoonslemon juice
½cuppowdered sugarsifted
Instructions
Line an 8 or 9-inch pan with parchment paper, then preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
To make the cake, in a large bowl, add the softened unsalted butter and organic sugar. Mix it until light and fluffy.
Next, add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture. It is advised to add the eggs one at a time to ensure that they are all well-blended.
Add in the vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and fresh lemon zest to the mixture. Mix well and set the bowl aside.
In another medium-sized bowl, add the dry ingredients - all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk until well-combined.
Add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients mixture. Mix until well-combined, then add the sour cream.
Pour into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. You can check your cake if it is done by sticking in a toothpick or a cake tester (if you have them). Once it comes out dry, your cake is ready.