For a delightful Lemon Cake, preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). In a large bowl, combine 200g sugar and 120g butter until they are light and fluffy. Gradually add 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Set aside 150g flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder, then add these to the mixture, mixing until well combined. Don't forget to include the zest of a lemon for that tangy flavor. Pour the batter into a prepared pan, avoiding over-packing.
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare a lemon glaze by mixing 80g lemon juice with sugar until it's thick. Once the cake has cooled, brush the lemon glaze over it, allowing it to dry before serving. This Lemon Cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a moist and fluffy texture with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Ingredients:
- 200g sugar
- 120g butter
- Zest of a lemon
- 3 eggs
- 150g flour
- 80g lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Mixing the ingredients: Use a large bowl and an electric mixer to combine the sugar and butter until they are light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Adding the flour and baking powder: Set aside the flour and baking powder. Gradually add these to the mixture, mixing until well combined. Add the lemon zest.
4. Pouring into the pan: Pour the batter into a prepared pan, avoiding over-packing.
5. Baking: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with only a few moist crumbs.
6. Lemon glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare a lemon glaze by mixing the lemon juice with sugar until it's thick. This glaze will be applied to the cake once it's cooled.
7. Cooling and glazing: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the pan and transfer the cake to a cooling rack. Brush the lemon glaze over the cake while it's still warm, allowing it to dry before serving.
Note: This recipe uses the ingredients you provided, but if you're interested in variations like lemon drizzle cake or lemon loaf cake, you can adjust the ingredients and baking method accordingly.