Lemon cake from scratch –Are you ready to conquer your kitchen with the zestiness that only a Moist Lemon Cake can offer? This delightful treat resembles the iconic Starbucks Lemon Loaf but packs an even bigger punch of homemade love. Get your aprons on and your zesting tools ready because we’re about to whip up a masterpiece that will make your taste buds tango!
Feast Your Eyes on This Lemon Delight
Before we dive into the mouthwatering details, let’s appreciate the beauty of our star ingredient. Feast your eyes on this luscious Moist Lemon Cake:
Ingredients for Zesty Happiness
Now, let’s gather our tools for this lemony journey. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (because who doesn’t love a good zesty dance?)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (like the zest, but with a bigger splash!)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional, depends on your love for sweet snowfall)
Instructions to Create Your Lemon Sensation
Let’s get down to business! Here’s how to turn your kitchen into a lemon cake factory:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s hotter than the sun on a summer day.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until you have a light and fluffy mixture. Take a moment to admire your work.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Feel free to sing a little song about eggs; it makes the process more delightful.
- Stir in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice—let’s squeeze the life out of those lemons!
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix unless you want a workout instead of a cake.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top (because a smooth top is where the magic happens).
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. While it’s baking, you can do a little happy dance or enjoy a glass of lemonade—your choice!
- Once baked, let it cool before dusting with powdered sugar to add that magical, snowy finish.
And voila! You’ve successfully soared through the world of baking and emerged with a Moist Lemon Cake that even the most serious bakers would envy. Slice it up, share it with friends, or just hide it in the back of the fridge—no judgment here! Enjoy every zesty bite!