Description
A simple and delicious lemon cake inspired by Meghan Markle. Perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the lemon zest and juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Adjust lemon zest to taste for a stronger or milder lemon flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg