Description
A deliciously moist lemon cake with a tangy lemon syrup and icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, about 1/2 lemon
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup lemon juice, about 1 lemon (for syrup)
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (for icing)
- 1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice (for icing)
- 1 Tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch (or 8×4-inch) loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer until pale and fluffy, about 4-6 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until combined.
- Add one-third of the flour mixture and mix until almost combined. Add half the buttermilk and mix until just combined. Repeat with remaining flour and buttermilk.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Combine lemon juice and powdered sugar for the syrup.
- Invert the loaf pan, transfer the cake to a cooling rack, and brush the syrup on while warm. Allow to cool completely.
- Combine icing ingredients, adjusting lemon juice as needed for thickness. Pour icing over cake and let dry before serving.
Notes
- For buttermilk substitute, mix 1/2 cup of milk with 1.5 tsp lemon juice or vinegar.
- Beat sugar and butter longer for a fluffier cake.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor, bottled can also be used.
- This cake can be made with lime or orange juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 144mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
Keywords: Moist Lemon Cake Recipe, Lemon Cake, Dessert, Baking