
This lemon and butter cake is simple, as the name implies, and very tasty. The combination of the two ingredients is perfect. If you received unexpected visits and want to prepare a cake quickly, this cake is undoubtedly an excellent option.
MAIN INGREDIENTS OF THIS RECIPE:
- Butter, lemon, powdered sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour
HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE BUTTER AND LEMON CAKE:
Beat the powdered sugar, eggs, lemon zest and the butter until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour the lemon juice, vanilla extract and beat about 1 to 2 minutes to incorporate. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous and creamy mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake about 30 minutes.
Remove the cake from oven and unmold. Let cool completely and serve.
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RECIPE VIDEO:
Ingredients
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) butter to room temperature
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) lemon juice
- Zest of two lemons
- 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin (25 x 11 centimeters with 7 centimeters high (9 3/4 x 4 1/3-inch with 2 3/4-inch-high)) with margarine and dust with flour.
- In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the powdered sugar, eggs, lemon zest and the butter until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour the lemon juice, vanilla extract and beat about 1 to 2 minutes to incorporate. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous and creamy mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
- Remove the cake from oven and unmold. Let cool completely and serve.