Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe
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Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe
Description
The Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe features a batter made from cake flour, leavened with baking powder and baking soda, with buttermilk and fresh lemon juice creating moisture and tang. Sugar combined with lemon zest is creamed with butter before eggs are added, giving the batter a citrus aroma and richness. Baking at a moderate temperature produces a cake that is golden and tender, not dense.
Once baked, a lemon glaze made with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk is spread over the warm cake, soaking slightly into the surface and intensifying the lemon flavor. The cake can be enjoyed warm or after cooling, making it versatile for immediate indulgence or prepared ahead.
This cake slices well for informal occasions or afternoon tea, pairing nicely with a cup of tea or coffee. It delivers a moist slice with a subtly tart, citrus finish without overpowering sweetness.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 medium lemons, fresh
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 ticks butter softened
- 3 large egg
- 1 egg room temp, yolk
Glaze
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a liquid measuring cup, combine buttermilk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Set aside.
- With a stand mixer, beat sugar and lemon zest until smooth. Transfer ¼ cup sugar mixture to a small bowl, cover, and set aside.
- Add butter to the sugar remaining in the mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and egg yolk one at a time. On low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with 2 additions of the buttermilk mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 10x15 pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake at 325, for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Gently spread over warm cake and sprinkle reserved sugar mixture evenly over the top. Serve warm or cool for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 15g | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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