Easy Lemon Cake Recipe

This sweet and zesty lemon cake is a wonderful treat for any occasion. Made using fresh lemon juice and zest then topped with a lemony icing, this lemon cake recipe is packed with flavor! Top it with fresh raspberries or blueberries for added color and texture.

Prep15 min
Total Time65 min
Skill LevelBeginner

Amount8-10 servings

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Ingredients

Cake
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 2 large lemons)
3 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream

Icing
3/4 cup butter (1-1/2 sticks), softened
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Supplies
9 inch square pan
Measuring Spoon

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9 in. square pan with vegetable cooking spray.
In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and lemon zest with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Scrape down bottom and sides of bowl and beat in lemon juice and vanilla.
Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Do not overmix. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
Bake 38-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling grid 10 minutes, then remove cake to cooling grid, or cool completely in pan on cooling grid.
To prepare icing, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth. Icing may appear dry. Add lemon juice and zest; beat until light and fluffy. Spread onto cooled cake.

Notes

How To

Moist Lemon Cake from Scratch with Lemon Frosting
Looking for a quick and delicious lemon cake recipe? Look no further! Learn how to make a lemon cake from scratch using fresh lemon juice and zest. This lemon cake is a great way to celebrate the flavors of summer. Baked in a 9 inch square pan, this cake makes about 8 to 10 servings. Perfect for a weekend brunch or weekday dessert!