Simple Lemon Glaze Cake (Printer-Friendly)

Moist, citrusy lemon cake with a sweet-tart glaze. Perfect refreshment for gatherings or a homemade dessert treat.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 200g all-purpose flour, sifted
02 - 200g granulated sugar
03 - 120g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
04 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
05 - 100ml whole milk or plain yogurt, at room temperature
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
07 - 60ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of fine salt

→ Lemon Glaze

12 - 150g powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2–3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted (optional for shine)

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a standard loaf or bundt pan and lightly dust with flour, ensuring all surfaces are well coated.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until evenly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
05 - Add one third of the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently. Alternate additions of the flour mixture and milk (or yogurt), starting and ending with flour, folding just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing for optimal tenderness.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully remove it from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and melted butter (if using) in a bowl. Whisk until smooth, adjusting consistency by adding more lemon juice for a thinner glaze if desired. Drizzle glaze evenly over the slightly warm or cooled cake, and let set before slicing.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For a more pronounced citrus flavor, increase the lemon zest or add a touch of lemon extract.
02 - Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for uniform mixing and a light batter.
03 - Wait until the cake cools slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting excessively.

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