Description
Lemon Dream Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with its light, fluffy texture and vibrant lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual dinners, this cake is sure to impress your guests. With a balance of sweetness and tartness, every bite is like a burst of sunshine on your palate. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers can create this crowd-pleaser while evoking fond memories of family gatherings and joyful celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with lemon frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg