Description
A light and fluffy Lemon Sponge Cake that melts in your mouth with a refreshing citrus burst.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the lemon zest and juice, enjoying the aromatic release.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top for even baking.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let cool before removing from the pan. Enjoy every bite of this delightful creation.
Notes
This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or fresh fruits for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg