Description

The Heavenly Easy Lemon Glaze Cake, a vibrant dessert characterized by its bright, zesty flavors, is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to quiet tea times. This cake is simple yet sophisticated, made with ingredients like all-purpose flour, fresh lemon zest and juice, and buttermilk. What sets it apart is the balance between the tartness of the lemon and the sweetness of the sugar, enveloped in a moist, airy texture.

Ingredients

Scale

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake. Allow it to set before slicing.

Notes

Nutritional Breakdown per Serving: Calories: 350, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Sodium: 200mg, Potassium: 67mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 10%, Vitamin C: 5%, Calcium: 5%, Iron: 10%.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest or a few thin lemon slices as garnish to enhance the visual appeal and add a fresh zesty flavor.