Description
Lemon Drop Cake is a delightful dessert that bursts with zesty lemon flavor, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. This moist, fluffy cake is topped with a luscious lemon glaze, making it an ideal treat for any occasion—from summer picnics to birthday celebrations. Each slice promises a refreshing taste of sunshine, guaranteed to bring smiles to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with granulated sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg