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Lemon Cake with Lemon Frosting: The Best Homemade Delight

Lemon Cake with Lemon Frosting

A delicious lemon cake topped with a zesty lemon frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  5. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool before frosting.

Notes

  • For an extra punch, add more lemon zest to the frosting.

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Keywords: Lemon Cake, Lemon Frosting, Homemade Dessert