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Lemon Glaze Cake Recipe

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This Lemon Glaze Cake is soft, tender, and packed with fresh lemon flavor. The zesty lemon glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, making it a refreshing and delightful dessert!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or loaf pan.

  2. Make the Cake Batter:

    • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    • Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.

  3. Bake the Cake:

    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes (for a bundt pan) or 50-55 minutes (for a loaf pan), until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  4. Make the Lemon Glaze:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
    • Drizzle over the cooled cake and let set before serving.

  5. Serve & Enjoy!

    • Slice and serve with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream!

Notes

  • Swap buttermilk for Greek yogurt for extra moisture.
  • Add poppy seeds for a Lemon Poppy Seed Cake variation!
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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