Gooey Lemon Butter Cake: The Best Indulgent Dessert Recipe
This Gooey Lemon Butter Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert, bursting with refreshing lemon flavor and a rich, buttery texture.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden and set.
- Let it cool before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, feel free to add more lemon zest.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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