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Irresistible Homemade Lemon Cake: A Zesty Delight in 8 Easy Steps (Page 3 ) | March 18, 2025
3️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4️⃣ Add Lemon Flavor
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. The batter may look slightly curdled—this is normal.
5️⃣ Combine Wet and Dry
- Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
6️⃣ Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 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.
7️⃣ Prepare the Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. For extra zing, sprinkle lemon zest on top.
8️⃣ Serve and Enjoy!
- Slice and serve. Pair with whipped cream or fresh berries for an added touch.
🍋 Recipe Variations
- Lemon Poppy Seed Cake: Stir 2 tbsp poppy seeds into the batter.
- Lemon Blueberry Cake: Fold 1 cup fresh blueberries into the batter before baking.
- Vegan Lemon Cake: Substitute eggs with flax eggs and buttermilk with plant-based milk + lemon juice.
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