quick and delightful lemon cake

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for a quick and delightful lemon cake:

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
4. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
10. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Then, transfer the cake onto a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
12. Poke several holes in the top of the cake with a toothpick or skewer, then pour the glaze evenly over the warm cake.
13. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delightful lemon cake!