Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, along with lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting or dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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