How To Make Simple Lemon Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the sugar and butter, and mix well.
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Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 315kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 110mg
- Sodium : 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 21g
- Protein : 5g
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