One-Bowl Lemon Dessert Recipe
This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert is a delightful and easy-to-make cake that boasts a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. With a zesty lemon glaze topping, it’s a refreshing treat for any occasion.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cake:
- 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
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Lemon: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Allow the cake to cool, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm cake and let it set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: One-Bowl Lemon Dessert, Lemon Cake, Lemon Glaze, Easy Dessert Recipe