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Super Easy Lemonade Cake Recipe

Super Easy Lemonade Cake Recipe
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This Super Easy Lemonade Cake is a bright, tangy, and moist dessert perfect for summer. Featuring zesty lemon flavor and a tender crumb, it’s simple to bake with everyday ingredients and yields a refreshing, vibrant treat ideal for casual snacking, parties, or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined to distribute the leavening agents.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and pale, incorporating air for a tender cake texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Then mix in the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice to infuse bright citrus flavors.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk alternately to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Bake to Golden Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake has a golden color.
  7. Prepare the Lemon Glaze: While the cake cools, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth and glossy. Drizzle generously over the warm cake to add extra zest and sweetness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and even baking.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and fluffy.
  • Fresh lemon juice is preferred for optimal brightness in flavor.
  • Check the cake for doneness a few minutes before the minimum baking time, as ovens vary.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to let the glaze set properly.

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Keywords: lemon cake, lemonade cake, summer dessert, easy lemon cake, citrus cake, moist cake

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