Description
A light, fluffy cake bursting with lemon flavor, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Mix melted butter, eggs one at a time, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until combined in another bowl.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use freshly grated lemon zest for vibrant flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg