5.0 from 3 votes
Lemon Cake
Bright, fluffy, and full of surprises, this Lemon Cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for summertime birthdays—or any day you want to zest things up!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Cake , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour or finely ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and line it with parchment.
- Combine flour, almond flour, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the eggs and sugars; whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the eggs and sugar mixture. Then, carefully fold in the flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.