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Lemon Vanilla Cake with Lemon Glaze

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful lemon vanilla cake topped with a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for any celebration or teatime treat.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Wet ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder
  • Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest

Lemon glaze

  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), line pan with parchment.
  • Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and lemon zest.
  • Pour batter into pan, bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make glaze. Cool cake 10 minutes, then remove from pan and drizzle with glaze.
  • Allow cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest or juice to the batter or glaze.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon