The Best Moist Lemon Cake Recipe With Fresh Lemon Glaze

Lemon cake, a refreshing and moist dessert, has captured the hearts of many with its vibrant citrus flavour and versatility. This delightful treat is perfect for springtime celebrations, summer gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.  This moist and flavorful cake is infused with the brightness of lemon zest, juice, and a hint of sweetness. This dessert has become a favourite in my household for evening teas and snacks.

The Ultimate Moist Lemon Cake Recipe You’ll Love Baking

Nothing is like the fresh, zesty aroma of a homemade lemon cake baking in the oven. This moist lemon cake recipe is light, fluffy, and bursting with citrusy goodness, making it the perfect treat for spring brunches, summer picnics, or cosy afternoon teas. With a tangy glaze made from real lemon juice and zest, every bite delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just getting started, this simple and flavorful dessert will quickly become a household favourite!

To make this cake, you will need;

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

For the glaze;

• 1 cup icing sugar and extra for dusting
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions:

Moist Lemon Cake Recipe

A delicious, refreshing and moist lemon cake recipe for any occasions

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine European

Servings 10

Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1.5 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 tsp sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/8 cup lemon juice fresh
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

For the glaze

• 1 cup icing sugar and extra for dusting
• 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan
• In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs.
• Add the sour cream, extract, then stir in lemon zest and juice.
• Add the flour mixture and mix well to incorporate
• Pour batter evenly into the pan.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Allow cakes to cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and the lemon juice, then, beat until smooth.
• Drizzle evenly on top of the cake then dust with the icing sugar if you wish, followed by the lemon zest.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Dessert, lemon curd, simple lemon cake, spring, summer

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