Tasting this Soft Butter Cake is like being with my grandma 40 years ago
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of this moist and tender lemon butter cake. The subtle tang of lemon, combined with the rich buttery flavor, creates a truly delightful dessert.
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Soft Lemon Butter Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 30g |
| Eggs | 2 |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup (120g) |
| Baking powder | ¼ tsp |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
| Lemon zest | 1 tbsp |
| Lemon juice | 1 tbsp |
| Sourdough starter (discarded) | ¼ cup |
For the Glaze:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | ⅓ cup |
| Lemon zest | 2 tsp |
| Lemon juice | 2 tbsp |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and sourdough starter.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Glaze Cake: Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.
