Lemony Lemon Cake Recipe

Indulge in this zesty Lemony Lemon Cake! Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this incredibly easy recipe is perfect for lemon lovers of all skill levels. A light and fluffy cake, drizzled with a tangy lemon icing, it's the ideal refreshing dessert. Bake up a batch today and impress your friends and family!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 484.7 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemony Lemon Cake

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How to Make Lemony 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 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Add the zest of 2 lemons to the batter and mix for another minute.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the icing: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  8. Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  9. Gently poke holes all over the warm cake using a fork.
  10. Drizzle the lemon icing evenly over the cake.
  11. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

224g

Fat

15g

Carbs

24g