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Lemon Glazed Cake

A delightful lemon cake with a tangy glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

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.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Dessert, Lemon
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