Zesty Butter Lemon Cake Recipe To Bake Today

Hey y’all! Get ready to treat yourself to something sweet and creamy! Today, we’re diving into a delightful recipe for a Creamy Lemon Butter Cake that’s sure to brighten up your day. This cake is perfect for any celebration or just because you feel like indulging. Let’s get started and whip up some lemony goodness!

Celebrating Happy: Creamy Lemon Butter Cake

First up, let me show you how this beautiful cake looks!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure they’re well incorporated after each addition.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture.
Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth out the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, you can use a simple lemon buttercream – mix together powdered sugar, softened butter, and a splash of lemon juice and zest until creamy and smooth.
Once the cakes are cooled, spread your lemon frosting between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate with additional lemon zest or slices if you like!

And there you go! A scrumptious and zesty treat that’s perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or just to satisfy that sweet tooth! Enjoy your baking, and I know y’all will love this Creamy Lemon Butter Cake as much as I do!