Description
A golden, soft, cookie‑like cake brightened with colors and finished with a zesty lemon glaze—perfect for Easter celebrations or any bright gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional: food coloring and sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Gradually fold in the dry mixture until the batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create a glaze; drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American