Description
Lemon butter bliss cake whisks zesty citrus magic into a moist, tender dessert straight from culinary heaven. Mediterranean sunshine infuses each slice, promising pure indulgence that melts deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 120 grams (4.2 ounces) soft unsalted butter
- 120 grams (4.2 ounces) sugar
- 120 grams (4.2 ounces) flour
- 2 large eggs
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 or 3 lemons (zested and juiced to yield 125 milliliters / 4.2 fluid ounces juice)
Leavening Agent:
- 1 packet baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for the mold)
- Additional unsalted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare the cake mold by heating the oven to 350°F (180°C), ensuring an even temperature distribution for consistent baking.
- Generously coat a 8-9 inch (20-25 centimeter) round cake pan with softened butter, then dust with of granulated sugar, rotating the pan to create a uniform sugar-coated interior.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously cream of room-temperature butter with of refined sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, thoroughly blending after each addition to ensure a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Gently fold in freshly grated lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice, allowing the citrus essence to infuse the batter with bright, tangy notes.
- Sift together all-purpose flour and baking powder, then delicately fold into the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dry components are fully integrated to prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a level surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and slight separation from the pan’s edges, indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, facilitating a smooth release.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, letting it cool completely or serving while still slightly warm to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Zesty citrus notes shine brightest when using fresh, organic lemons for maximum flavor intensity.
- Precise butter temperature matters: ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother, more uniform mixing.
- Gentle folding technique prevents overmixing, which can create a dense, tough cake texture.
- Baking time varies slightly depending on individual oven characteristics, so start checking around 20 minutes.
- Storing cake at room temperature keeps it moist and delectable for 2-3 days when covered with a clean kitchen towel.
- Dusting with powdered sugar before serving adds an elegant, professional bakery-style finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg