🍋 Neha’s Fabulous Lemon Cake Recipe 🍋

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Hey, lovely folks! 🌼 Neha here, and I’m thrilled to welcome you back to my YouTube channel. Today, I’m sharing the recipe for a simply fabulous lemon cake that’s bound to add a burst of citrusy delight to your day. 🎂 This cake is light, fluffy, and perfectly tangy—a treat for your taste buds. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of baking and create this scrumptious lemony masterpiece. 🍋✨

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tbsp Baking powder
  • 240g Unsalted softened butter
  • 1 1/3 cup White sugar
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp Milk
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 2 lemons

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour for a light texture.
    • Add 1.5 tablespoons of baking powder, sifting it into the flour.
    • Mix well to ensure even distribution.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    • In another bowl, beat 240g of softened unsalted butter with 1 1/3 cup of white sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add four large eggs one at a time, ensuring a smooth mix after each addition.
  3. Add Milk and Citrusy Goodness:
    • Pour in 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp of milk while continuing to mix. The mixture may curdle, and that’s okay.
    • Zest two lemons using a fine grater and add the zest to the mixture.
    • Extract the juice from the same lemons and add it to the mixture.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding with a spatula. Avoid overmixing to maintain the fluffiness.
  5. Prep for Baking:
    • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
    • Grease a cake tin with melted butter or line it with baking paper.
  6. Bake to Perfection:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for around 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Enjoy the Fluffiness:
    • Allow the cake to cool before slicing to savor those perfect edges.

And there you have it—a delicious, light lemon cake that comes together quickly! 🌖 I hope it was enjoyable for you to bake with me. Please leave a comment below and don’t forget to click the “like” button if you give this recipe a try. For more delicious treats, if you haven’t already, subscribe to my channel and turn on the notifications. Until then, have fun baking! 🍰🍋