Easy Lemon Cake 🍋🍰
Soft, fluffy, and full of fresh lemon flavor, this easy lemon cake is perfect for tea time, breakfast, or dessert. Even beginners can make it perfectly on the first try!
Ingredients 🥄
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- Juice & zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4/5 cup milk
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
🥚 Step 1: Beat the Eggs & Sugar
- Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sugar.
- Beat with a whisk or mixer for 3–4 minutes until light, pale, and slightly fluffy.
👉 This helps make the cake soft and airy.
🍋 Step 2: Add Lemon Flavor
- Grate the lemon zest carefully.
- Squeeze the lemon juice.
- Add both to the egg mixture.
✨ The zest gives the cake a strong fresh lemon aroma.
🥛 Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Pour in the vegetable oil and milk.
- Mix slowly until smooth and fully combined.
👉 Do not overmix.
🌾 Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine:
- flour
- baking powder
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir gently until the batter becomes smooth with no dry flour left.
✨ The batter should be thick but pourable.
🧈 Step 5: Prepare the Pan
- Grease a loaf pan with oil or butter.
- Lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
🔥 Step 6: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 170°C (340°F) for about 40–45 minutes.
✅ The cake is ready when:
- the top is golden
- a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
❄️ Step 7: Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Slice and enjoy with tea or coffee ☕🍋
Quick Q&A ❓
Can I use butter instead of oil?
Yes 👍 Melted butter works well too.
How do I make it extra lemony?
Add a little extra lemon zest on top after baking.
Can beginners make this?
Absolutely 😊 This is one of the easiest homemade cakes.