📝 Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup (225g) butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Set to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, combine:
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
5. Combine Everything
Add dry ingredients gradually to the batter.
Then mix in:
- lemon juice
- zest
- vanilla
- milk
👉 Mix until smooth (don’t overmix).
6. Bake
Pour into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes
(or until a toothpick comes out clean).
7. Make Lemon Glaze
Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
8. Finish
Let cake cool slightly, then drizzle glaze on top.
🍽️ Tips for Best Flavor
- Use fresh lemon juice + zest for strong citrus flavor
- Don’t skip the glaze—it adds that bakery-style finish
- Let it rest 10–15 minutes before slicing
