How To Make The Best Fluffy Lemon Cake
This is the best moist lemon cake recipe! It's incredibly simple to make and bakes up as a fluffy lemon loaf, complete with an optional tangy glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup whole purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk room temperature
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squized
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional but highly recommended
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or round 8-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk gently until smooth — don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into your pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes, then remove from pan to cool completely.
- Mix the powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled cake for a glossy, tangy finish.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the reci
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 0.5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 0.1mg
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