Indulge your taste buds with the light and zesty goodness of this Lemon Sponge Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful dessert is sure to brighten up your day. Follow this easy recipe to create a moist and flavorful lemon-infused sponge cake that will leave everyone craving for more.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Lemon Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
- Slice and serve the lemon sponge cake, and enjoy the burst of citrusy flavor in every bite!
Tips and Quick Process:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation.
- Zest the lemons before juicing them for both the cake and the glaze.
- You can add a layer of lemon curd between cake layers for an extra citrus kick.
- For a quick process, use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Dust the cake with powdered sugar or garnish with additional lemon zest for a decorative touch.
