Ingredients
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- 200 g granulated sugar
- 115 g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 190 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 ml whole milk
- 120 g powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C and prepare a 23 cm round cake pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Mix in the freshly grated lemon zest and lemon juice until fully integrated.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture; stir gently to combine without overmixing.
- Pour in the milk and mix until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar with lemon juice to create the glaze.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before drizzling with glaze while still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg