How To Make The Best Fluffy Lemon Cake

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.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 219 kcal

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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