Easy Lemon Cake 🍋🍰

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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.

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