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Recipe for classic lemon cake

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Ingredients

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For the cake:
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter
4 eggs
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
For the glaze:
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Several drops of vanilla extract

Recipe for classic lemon cake

Ingredients

  • For the cake:

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • For the glaze:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Several drops of vanilla extract

Directions

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Lemon cake is an incredibly refreshing and aromatic dessert that will fill your senses with the scent of summer breezes and leave you with a smile. This recipe will teach you how to make this delicious cake with an exceptionally moist and lemony flavor. This dessert is perfect for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, or simply for enjoying a sunny afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Steps

1
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Prepare the cake pan

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Grease and line the bottom of a tray cake with parchment paper.
This will help the cake release easily after baking.
2
Done

Make the batter

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture becomes soft and creamy.
2. Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, continuously mixing.
5. Add the grated lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and mix until the lemon flavor is evenly distributed.
3
Done

Bake the cake

1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
2. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, with no traces of batter.
3. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
4
Done

Prepare the lemon glaze

1. In a bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
2. Stir the mixture until you have a smooth glaze.
5
Done

Finish the cake

1. Pour the lemon glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to evenly cover the entire surface.
2. Optionally, you can slice a few thin lemon wedges and place them on top of the glaze as decoration.

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