The    Best Lemon Cake 

By : Onica Merry.            Published 10 February 2025

This Best Lemon Cake is ultra-moist, bursting with fresh citrus flavor, and topped with a luscious lemon glaze. Light, tangy, and refreshing, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion!

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The Best Lemon Cake

Indulge in the ultimate Best Lemon Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances bright citrus flavors with a soft, tender crumb. This cake is bursting with fresh lemon zest and juice, giving it a refreshing, tangy taste that pairs beautifully with a sweet, buttery texture. Moist, fluffy, and topped with a luscious lemon glaze, this cake is perfect for birthdays, brunches, or as an everyday treat.

The key to its incredible flavor lies in the use of fresh lemons—both the zest and juice enhance the cake’s natural brightness, making every bite a delightful burst of citrus. The cake is made with simple pantry ingredients, yet it delivers a bakery-quality taste that’s hard to resist. Whether you enjoy it as is, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with a lemon glaze, this cake is guaranteed to impress.

Pair it with a cup of tea or coffee for an afternoon snack, or serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream for an elegant dessert. It’s a cake that’s light enough for spring and summer yet comforting enough to enjoy year-round.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)

• ½ cup fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

2. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Step 3: Prepare the Lemon Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.

2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Slice and enjoy! This cake is best served fresh but stays moist for days.