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Best Lemon Cake Recipe

This unbelievably easy lemon cake recipe yields a moist and delicious result, even for lemon skeptics! Its bright, zesty flavor will impress your family and friends. Perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or a simple weeknight treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 2068.5 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Lemon Cake

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How to Make Best Lemon Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, frost with your favorite lemon frosting (recipe suggestions can be found online!)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

124 g

Sugar

803g

Fat

249g

Carbs

101g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion Desserts Easy Cakes Dietary Inexpensive Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less