One-Bowl Lemon Dessert
This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert is a delightful and simple cake bursting with refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to set before serving.
Notes
Serve the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for a special touch. It’s best served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg