Simple Lemon Cake Recipe

Name: Simple Lemon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup cake flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted margarine; 2 tsp freshly,grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup desiccated coconut(optional); 1/2 cup unsalted butter,softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 4 oz white chocolate,melted and cooled; 3 tbsp whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cup cake flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted margarine
2 tsp freshly,grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup desiccated coconut(optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter,softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 oz white chocolate,melted and cooled
3 tbsp whipping cream

1
Preheat oven to 350F F/177 degrees C.
2
Grease and line of 8-9 round baking pan.set aside.
3
In a mixing bowl,sift the flour,baking soda,baking powder,sugar and salt.
4
Combine flour mixture,water,eggs,lemon juice,lemon zest,vegetable oil and buttermilk.
5
Beat with an electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds.
6
Scrape sides and continue beating for 2 minutes at medium speed or beat by hand using a wire whisk for 3 minutes.
7
Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted at the center of the cake comes out clean.
8
(let cool for 10 minutes).
9
For the white chocolate frosting: Using hand mixer,beat the butter and powdered sugar at low speed until fluffy.Add the melted chocolate and whipping cream to the butter mixture and beat until the mixture comes together, about 3-4 minutes.
10
Refrigerate until ready to use, about 10-15 minutes.Spread evenly over topping of cool cake then sprinkle some desiccated coconut if desired.Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

1307

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cup cake flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Lemon Cake

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