Lemon cake recipes

How to Make a Classic Lemon Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide

Baking a zesty, moist lemon cake is simpler than you think! Follow this easy recipe to create a dessert bursting with bright citrus flavor.

Ingredients:

- 1½ cups all-purpose flour

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1 tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp baking soda

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 cup buttermilk

- 2 large eggs

- ½ cup vegetable oil

- 2 tbsp lemon zest

- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then add buttermilk, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Blend Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir *just* until combined—overmixing makes cake tough!

5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or top with lemon glaze (mix powdered sugar with lemon juice).

Variations: Add blueberries for a twist, or use a cream cheese frosting for extra richness. Enjoy your homemade lemon cake with tea or coffee!