Ingredients:
Cake:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (plus a little extra for greasing the pan)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour (also a little more for the pan!)
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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– 4 large eggs, room temperature
– 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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– 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon glaze:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (i.e. about 175°C) and add a pinch of butter and a pinch of flour. Prepare your 9 x 5
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inch loaf pan to ensure your cake comes out easy as pie.
2. In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.3. Beat in the eggs one at a time,
making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. Add lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract until well combined.
5.In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Then carefully fold into the butter and lemon
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mixture until everything is well mixed. Be careful not to mix too much.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface as if you were placing a blanket over a
sleeping baby.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden
brown.
8. Let the cake cool in the tin for a while and then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the glaze: Mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.10. Once the cake has cooled,
drizzle as much lemon glaze over the top as you like. Let it sit for a few minutes if you can bear the wait.
Variations and Tips:
– If you have someone in the family who doesn’t like excessive acidity, reduce the lemon juice in the glaze and
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replace it with milk for a milder sweetness.
– To make it gluten-free for your friends with dietary restrictions, swap the all-purpose flour for your favorite
gluten-free blend; Just make sure it’s a 1:1 type.- If you want to add some texture to the dough, you can also add
half a cup of poppy seeds to the dough for a delicious crunch.
– Always make sure the ingredients are at room temperature to ensure everything is mixed evenly and your cake
reaches its peak.
Enjoy the smiles and warm hugs this lemon cake is sure to bring to your kitchen table. It’s one of those recipes
that makes you feel at home, don’t you think?
