Lemon Cake
Measurments:
1 1/2 sticks (172g) salted butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
4 eggs
3 cups (350g) cake flour
1 1/2 tsp (8g) baking powder
1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
zest of 2 lemons
1 cup (245g) milk
1/4 cup (60g) lemon juice
1/4 cup (55g) vegetable oil
1 1/2 tbsp (15g) lemon extract
Step By Step
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Step 2
In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed.
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Step 3
Once butter and sugar is creamed together, add in your eggs one at a time on the slowest speed.
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Step 4
In a separate bowl, add the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and your lemon zest and mix together. (doesn’t have to be completely mixed)
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Step 5
In another separate bowl, add your milk, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and lemon extract, and mix together.
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Step 6
Slowly add in a little bit of your dry ingredients and wet ingredients, switch back and forth between each until there is none left.
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Step 7
Butter your pans, this will make about 5 6” layers, 4 8” layers, or 3 10”!
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Step 8
Bake for 20-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.