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Simple Lemon Cake

Simple Lemon Cake

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 40 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 🧂 1 cup white sugar
    • 🥖 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🧈 ½ cup butter
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 🥛 ¾ cup milk
    • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

2

Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

3

Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture until incorporated.

4

Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.

5

Spoon batter into the prepared pan.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

7

Let cake cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

254

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 For enhanced lemon flavor, serve with a light lemon glaze or whipped cream.Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter.If the cake center browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.