Simple Lemon Cake

This best lemon cake recipe is moist, soft, and easy to make with simple ingredients for a light, tender cake perfect for summer picnics or parties.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ½ cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Step 3

Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture until incorporated. Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.