Desserts

Lemon Cake

Lemon cake is a light, soft dessert with a bright citrus flavor. Fresh lemon juice and lemon zest give the cake its refreshing taste, while the tender texture makes it perfect for spring gatherings, birthdays, or an everyday treat. A sweet lemon frosting adds even more flavor.

Lemon Cake

Recipe

This recipe is based on the Lemon Cake recipe from Tastes Better From Scratch, featuring a moist lemon cake and a sweet lemon frosting.

  • All-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder and salt
  • Unsalted butter
  • Eggs
  • Milk or buttermilk, as directed in the original recipe
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • Vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar and frosting ingredients

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the butter and sugar, then add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and other wet ingredients as directed. Mix the batter until combined, pour it into prepared cake pans, and bake until done. Let the cake cool completely before adding the lemon frosting. Follow the original recipe for exact measurements, oven temperature, and baking time.

Recipe source: Tastes Better From Scratch — Lemon Cake