Lemon cake

Recipe for a classic lemon cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 2 lemons

For the lemon glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cakes are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
10. Once the cakes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cakes are completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of each cake.
12. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious homemade lemon cake!

Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your preferences, and enjoy the delightful citrus flavor of the lemon cake!