Lemon Glazed Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Juice of 1-2 lemons (adjust to desired thickness)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Ensure they’re thoroughly combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until creamy.
4. Gradually add the vegetable oil while continuing to whisk until well incorporated.
5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
6. Fold in the lemon zest and juice until evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
10. Once the cake has cooled completely, pour the glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
11. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
12. Optionally, garnish with additional lemon zest for extra flavor and presentation.
13. Enjoy this delightful and zesty lemon glazed cake!

Lemon Glazed Cake

Indulge in a tangy delight with our Lemon Glazed Cake recipe. Moist and zesty, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 44 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Slices

Ingredients

  

For the cake:

• – 2 cups all-purpose flour
• – 2 teaspoons baking powder
• – 1/2 teaspoon salt
• – 1 cup granulated sugar
• – 2 eggs
• – 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• – 1 cup milk
• – Zest of 2 lemons
• – Juice of 1 lemon

For the glaze:

• – 1 cup powdered sugar
• – Juice of 1-2 lemons adjust to desired thickness

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Ensure they’re thoroughly combined.
• In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until creamy.
• Gradually add the vegetable oil while continuing to whisk until well incorporated.
• Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
• Fold in the lemon zest and juice until evenly distributed.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
• Once the cake has cooled completely, pour the glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
• Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
• Optionally, garnish with additional lemon zest for extra flavor and presentation.
• Enjoy this delightful and zesty lemon glazed cake!