Lemon Cake
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A moist, tender lemon cake bursting with bright citrus flavor, finished with a lemon glaze or frosting. Simple and classic with natural lemon brightness throughout. A light, refreshing dessert suitable for any occasion.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 16- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (, softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest (from about 4 medium lemons)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup butter ((2 sticks), room temperature)
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 - 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 175mg
- Total sugar
- 70g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 88mg
- Calcium
- 23mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 175MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.