Meyer lemon cake recipes: 5 Ways to Brighten Your Day
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A light and moist Meyer lemon cake with a delicate citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 (8-inch) cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest
- 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Adjust baking time if using a different pan size.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with a lemon glaze after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg