Lemon Cake Recipe
Who says life gives you lemons? Turn them into Easy Lemon Cake – Zesty & Delicious!! 🍋✨
This lemon cake recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a moist crumb and a bright lemon glaze. Whether you’re a baking newbie or a dessert pro, this easy lemon cake will be your new go-to. Plus, it’s ready in under an hour!
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Cake
✔️ Soft, moist, and bursting with lemon flavor
✔️ Simple ingredients, no fancy tools needed
✔️ Perfect for birthdays, tea time, or a sunny day pick-me-up
✔️ Topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze
Lemon Cake Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
How to Make Lemon Cake – Step by Step
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 8 slices
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4️⃣ Add Lemon Goodness
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
5️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
6️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & Glaze
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts (Per Slice)
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 4g
Pro Tips for the Best Lemon Cake
🍋 Use fresh lemon juice—bottled just isn’t the same!
🍋 Don’t skip the zest—it packs extra citrus flavor.
🍋 Let the cake cool before glazing—or it’ll melt right off!
Final Thoughts
This easy lemon cake recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—light, fluffy, and full of sunshine! 🌞 Perfect for dessert, brunch, or anytime you need a little sweetness.
Pin this recipe for later! 📌 And if your cake disappears too fast… well, we warned you. 😉
Lemon Cake
A dreamy balance of fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth crumb and zingy citrus punch. Each slice is moist, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, while the sweet-tart glaze adds a luscious, glossy finish. One forkful and you’ll be hooked—this cake is irresistibly tender, bright, and downright addictive. Perfect for when you crave something light yet indulgent… and totally worth every crumb! 😋
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep – Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pan.
2️⃣ Dry Mix – Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
3️⃣ Wet Mix – Beat butter + sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
4️⃣ Zest It Up – Mix in lemon zest & juice.
5️⃣ Combine – Alternate adding dry mix & milk to wet ingredients.
6️⃣ Bake – Pour into pan. Bake 30-35 mins until golden.
7️⃣ Glaze – Cool 10 mins, then drizzle with lemon glaze.
Notes
For extra moisture, brush warm cake with lemon syrup before glazing! 🍋
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 12gCarbohydrates: 50gSugar: 35gProtein: 4g
