Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Lemon Birthday Cake Recipe, perfect for any occasion. This light and zesty cake features fluffy layers infused with fresh lemon juice, zest, and a hint of poppy seeds. Its moist texture and vibrant taste make it a crowd-pleaser that will surely impress your guests. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply enjoying a sweet treat, this cake is versatile and easy to make—even for novice bakers! Pair it with whipped cream or fresh fruit to elevate your dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170C (340F) and line two springform pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, oil, milk, and lemon juice until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients without overmixing. Gently fold in poppy seeds and lemon zest.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in their pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg