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Sour Lemon Cake Recipe

Escape the ordinary with this incredibly refreshing Sour Lemon Cake! A simple yet vibrant coffee cake perfect for a sweet treat or afternoon pick-me-up. The zesty lemon flavor and creamy texture will leave you craving more. This easy recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and delivers impressive results.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 316.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Lemon Cake

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How to Make Sour Lemon Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 20cm square baking tin.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 170g (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter and 200g granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 250g all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 120ml sour cream and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Gently fold this mixture into the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 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, cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

50g

Carbs

12g

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