Description
A simple yet delightful cake, perfect for celebrating love and family gatherings, featuring a tender crumb and subtle notes of vanilla and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and milk, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gradually, stirring until just combined.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve dusted with powdered sugar or with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegetable oil. Almond flour can be used for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, cake, dessert, simple recipes, family tradition