Jo's Fresh Lemon Cake Recipe

Name: Jo's Fresh Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; 1 ¼ cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 ¼ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup milk; 3 teaspoons lemon zest; ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional); ¼ cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl until the mixtue is light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs 1 at a time, beating until the mixture is smooth.
3
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt, mix.
4
Stir the mixture into the egg mixture alternately with the milk.
5
Stir until the mixture is just combined.
6
Stir in 2 t. zest and if you are adding nuts mix them in now.
7
Pour batter into 9X5 loaf pan that has been buttered.
8
Bake in a 350 Degree F oven for 1 hour or until a tester comes out clean.
9
When the cake has baked, transfer the cake to a wire rack and with a long toothpick poke it all over.
10
In a small bowl stir together the ramaining 1/4 cup sugar and remaining zest, pour this mixture over the hot cake and let it cool.

726

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, 1 ¼ cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 ¼ cups flour, and more.

Yes, Jo's Fresh Lemon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Jo's Fresh Lemon Cake

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