Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, adding lemon zest and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with lemon juice until just combined.
- 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 fresh lemon juice and drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg