Southern Lemon Cake
A moist and tangy Southern Lemon Cake bursting with fresh lemon flavor and a tender crumb, perfect for any dessert occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix until just combined.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze. Drizzle over the warm cake.
- Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra burst of lemon flavor, garnish with thin lemon slices or a sprinkle of lemon zest before serving.
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