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Honey Lemon Cake

A moist and flavorful cake infused with honey and fresh lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the honey and mix until combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the lemon juice and zest, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
  2. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish with lemon slices or zest before serving.

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