Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 3/4 cups (350g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (227g)
- Large eggs: 3
- Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (237ml)
- Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon (5g)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 11x7 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy cake with a sweet and tart lemon flavor
- Topped with a lemon glaze (optional)
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, not too sweet or sour."
- "I made this cake for a party and everyone raved about it. It was a huge hit!"
- "The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of milk.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting or glazing.
