LEMON CAKE (FROM SCRATCH)
Make and share this Lemon Cake (From Scratch) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Second2None
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-inch round pan and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, blend the butter and the 1 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the lemon juice, zest, and baking powder and mix well.
- Slowly stir in the flour and milk. Mix on low speed until combined.
- In another bowl, whip the egg whites with the electric mixer set on high. When the egg whites begin to get frothy, sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Continue beating until the egg whites form soft peaks.
- Gently stir about one-quarter of the whites into the cake batter to lighten it. Fold in the remaining whites until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool on a rack in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter and allow to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Pour half of the glaze over the top of the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Allow the cake to stand for 10 minutes, then top with the remaining glaze.
- Garnish with the lemon zest and candied violets, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.7, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 166.1, Sodium 419.5, Carbohydrate 93.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 57.9, Protein 9.2
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Eileen Deshayes
eileen_d@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Irfan Afzal
irfana@hotmail.comThis cake is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious.
saad khaan
k.saad9@hotmail.comThis cake is the perfect way to use up leftover lemons.
Jmd precision tech llc
j_llc1@gmail.comI love the texture of this cake. It's so moist and fluffy.
the GOAT
t_goat70@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so refreshing.
Edward Ebersold
ee80@hotmail.frI made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was a big hit with all of her friends, too.
abhishek sanjodiya
sanjodiya.abhishek56@yahoo.comThis cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it.
Md Habibulla Khan
khan38@gmail.comI've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
Sarmin Siddike
ssarmin@gmail.comThis cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's not too sweet, and the lemon flavor is not too sour.
Dylan SANGWA
dylan.sangwa@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of lemon cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so good!
Brooke Pope
pbrooke@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe it's made from scratch.
Charles Chucks
charles-c@aol.comI love the glaze on this cake. It gives it a beautiful shine and a delicious citrus flavor.
Dinanqth Kumar
d-kumar@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is not overpowering.
Khethiwe Nyirongo
knyirongo91@hotmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Donali Gaming
d60@hotmail.comThis cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I love the combination of lemon and poppy seeds.
Hance Kisanga
kisanga.h@hotmail.co.ukI've tried many lemon cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfectly balanced.
Clifford Patin
clifford22@hotmail.comThis lemon cake was a hit with my family and friends! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.