LEMON BUTTER CAKE

Lemon Butter Cake is a delightful, moist, and buttery cake bursting with bright lemon flavor. With a soft, tender crumb and a tangy lemon glaze, it’s perfect for any occasion, whether as a tea-time treat, a light dessert, or a sweet snack. This cake offers a balance of sweetness and zesty citrus, making it a crowd-pleaser for lemon lovers.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra zestiness)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the Lemon Glaze: While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed. Stir in lemon zest for an extra lemony touch, if desired.
  9. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

This lemon butter cake is moist, buttery, and packed with zesty lemon flavor, making it perfect for anyone who loves citrus. It’s a simple yet delicious cake that’s sure to be a hit! Enjoy!

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