Lemon Iced Citrus Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Iced Citrus Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 tablespoons butter softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 1/3 cups self-rising flour sifted; 1/4 cup lemon lime or orange juice; 1/4 cup milk; icing Lemon; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; lemon zest to decorate

Servings: persons

9 tablespoons butter softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/3 cups self-rising flour sifted
1/4 cup lemon lime or orange juice
1/4 cup milk
icing Lemon
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
lemon zest to decorate

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Lightly grease and line an 8 inch round cake pan. For the batter, beat butter, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl. Lightly fold in flour, alternately with combined juice and milk. Spoon into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake 40-45 mins until cooked. Cool in pan 5 mins. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
2
Meanwhile, for the lemon icing, sift powdered sugar into a large bowl. Gradually add lemon juice, stirring until smooth. Spread on cooled cake, allowing it to drip down sides. Sprinkle with zest to serve.

865

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 tablespoons butter softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Lemon Iced Citrus 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 Iced Citrus Cake

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