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Lemon Cake on wooden background

Lemon Butter Cake

The Lemon Cake Recipe delivers a light, buttery cake with a refreshing citrus twist. Prepared with fresh lemon zest and juice, this moist dessert is dusted with powdered sugar for a hint of sweetness. Ready in just 60 minutes, this Lemon Cake is a delightful, easy-to-make treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Large eggs
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon zest
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Separate the eggs, placing whites and yolks into separate bowls.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest, egg yolks, and softened butter. Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes until well combined and creamy.
  • Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and cornstarch to the yolk mixture, stirring well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with the fresh lemon juice until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whisked egg whites into the cake mixture in small portions, ensuring to maintain the airy texture.
  • Pour the batter into a silicone cake pan. If you are using a ceramic or metal cake pan, make sure to line it with parchment paper first to prevent sticking.
  • Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. You can check the cake's readiness by inserting a wooden skewer into the center - it should come out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
  • Slice the lemon butter cake and serve. Enjoy the bright, citrusy flavor paired with the moist, buttery texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 593IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Lemon Butter Cake
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