Easy Homemade Lemon Butter Cake
Ingredients You’ll Need
2½ cups self raising flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1-2 lemons)
1 cup milk
3 eggs
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1: Prep Your Equipment
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter and a light dusting of flour or line with parchment paper.
2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the self raising flour, sugar, and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
3: Blend the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4: Combine the Batter
Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth, lump free batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
5: Bake to Golden Perfection
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6: Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream, or drizzle with a lemon glaze (optional).
