Lemon Tea Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Tea Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup milk; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup milk
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

1
Preheat oven 350.
2
Grease & flour the sides of a loaf pan.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter & the 1 cup sugar together with an electric mixer until fluffy.
5
Add eggs and 1 tsp lemon peel.
6
Beat the mixture well.
7
Stir together flour and baking powder, add the flour & baking powder mixture to the sugar mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
8
Spread the batter in the prepared pan, and bake in 350 degree oven for 55-60 minute.
9
Make lemon glaze.
10
Stir together sugar, lemon juice and lemon peel.
11
Before removing cake from pan, poke holes in surface and spoon glaze over so that it soaks into the cake.
12
Remove cake from pan onto a plate and spoon remaining glaze over the top.
13
Best served hot!

704

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Lemon Tea 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 Tea Cake

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