Description
Lemon glaze cake brings zesty sunshine to classic dessert lovers, promising pure delight. Silky layers infused with citrus magic invite sweet indulgence, making you crave each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Lemon Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Glaze:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and prepare a loaf pan with grease and flour coating.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – in a mixing bowl using a whisk.
- Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until achieving a soft, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Infuse the batter with vibrant lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, ensuring smooth integration and preventing lumps.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until a testing skewer emerges clean when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Create a glossy glaze by whisking powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and additional zest until achieving a luxurious, smooth consistency.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, elegantly drizzle the lemon glaze across the surface.
- Permit the glaze to set and solidify before slicing and serving the refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Select a fresh, ripe lemon for the most vibrant citrus flavor, ensuring the zest and juice are at their peak intensity.
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more evenly textured cake batter.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a quality gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum for better structure.
- Enhance the cake’s moisture by brushing the warm cake with additional lemon syrup before glazing, creating an extra layer of tangy sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 378 kcal
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg