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Lemon Cake Recipe

A delightful lemon cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup Milk
  • 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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