Here’s a simple and reliable lemon cake recipe you can make at home—soft, moist, and full of citrus flavor 🍋
🍰 Classic Lemon Cake
🧾 Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- Cream butter & sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before removing from the pan.
🍋 Optional Lemon Glaze
Mix:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
Drizzle over the cooled cake for extra tangy sweetness.
💡 Tips
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter—it keeps the cake soft.
- Add a pinch of turmeric for a natural yellow color (optional).
If you want, I can give you a eggless version, a bakery-style fluffy version, or even a lemon pound cake upgrade 😄
