Description
Lemon sheet cake is a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of summer with its zesty flavor and moist, fluffy texture. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for picnics and gatherings, bringing smiles and delightful memories to all who indulge. Topped with a luscious lemon glaze, this dessert is sure to be the star of your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg