Lemon Cake Recipe
Lemon Cake Recipe! This incredible cake will make you repeat more than once, it is a very delicious dessert full of the citrus flavor and aroma of lemon.
This cake is very easy to prepare and has an incredible presentation that gives it the magic touch. I like to prepare this dessert for outdoor meals in the summer or spring, plus it is very fresh. Join us!
TOTAL PREPARATION TIME: 1 Hour 30 minutes
SERVINGS: 8-10
COURSE: Dessert
SERVINGS: 8-10
COURSE: Dessert
INGREDIENTS
For the cake:
- 1 Cup softened unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 Cups granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 3 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the glaze:
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest for garnish
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350°F, grease and lightly flour the pan of your choice.
- Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Set aside.
- In large bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add one part of the flour mixture and mix, then add part of the buttermilk mixture and whisk. Repeat until all the flour and liquids are incorporated.
- Add to the prepared pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a tester comes out clean. Let cool.
- To make the glaze: in a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed to make a thick but pourable glaze.
- Pour the glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Garnish with lemon zest to taste.
- Serve and enjoy.
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