Description
A delightful dessert with a dense yet fluffy texture, infused with citrus zest for a refreshing flavor, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of one lemon or orange
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh berries or a light glaze
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Pan: Grease your baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy for about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Eggs Gradually: Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently alternate adding half of the flour mixture and half of the milk to the butter mixture until smooth.
- Finish the Batter: Add vanilla extract and optional zest, mixing lightly until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar or glaze before serving.
Notes
Serve with tea or coffee; can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg