Lemon-Glazed Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon-Glazed Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 tablespoon grated lemon; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes; 1 cup confectioners sugar; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Garnish: confectioners sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Garnish: confectioners sugar for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F with rack in middle. Butter and flour an 8-by 2-inch round cake pan.
2
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir together milk, zest, and vanilla.
3
Beat together butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing until each addition is just incorporated.
5
Pour batter into cake pan and smooth top, then rap gently on counter to release any air bubbles. Bake until golden and a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
6
Whisk together confectioners sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
7
Turn out cake onto a rack set over a baking sheet, then reinvert. Brush top and side of cake with all of glaze. Cool completely.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Glazed Butter 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.

Lemon-Glazed Butter Cake

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