Simple Lemon Cake
This best lemon cake recipe is moist, soft, and easy to make with simple ingredients for a light, tender cake perfect for summer picnics or parties.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture until incorporated.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Spoon batter into the prepared pan.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Let cake cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)