LEMON-GLAZED BUTTER CAKE

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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Easter     Mother's Day     Lemon     Spring     Butter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Garnish: confectioners sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour an 8-by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir together milk, zest, and vanilla.
  • Beat together butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing until each addition is just incorporated.
  • Pour batter into cake pan and smooth top, then rap gently on counter to release any air bubbles. Bake until golden and a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together confectioners sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Turn out cake onto a rack set over a baking sheet, then reinvert. Brush top and side of cake with all of glaze. Cool completely.

Nsme Villegas
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Hima Ali
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was a pleasant surprise. The lemon glaze was not too overpowering and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


B&K D
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This cake is amazing! The lemon glaze is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The cake itself is moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Kathy Emmell
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Muhammad Qadir Official
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This cake is a must-try! The lemon glaze is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The cake itself is moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Sayed Musa
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again.


pig network pig network
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Zaidbali Bali
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was a pleasant surprise. The lemon glaze was not too overpowering and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Enrique Adame
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This cake is amazing! The lemon glaze is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The cake itself is moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Siciid Indho
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Amanuel fantaw
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This cake is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the lemon glaze is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Omprakash Rajbanshi
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I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


RIYAD sany
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This cake is so good! The lemon glaze is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The cake itself is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Carterport Boy
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The cake turned out moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Alex Rowin
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This lemon glazed butter cake was a delightful treat! The cake itself was moist and fluffy, with a perfectly balanced sweetness. The lemon glaze added a wonderful tangy flavor that complemented the cake perfectly. I would definitely make this cake ag