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Sunshine Cake


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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling time)
  • Yield: 8-10 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sunshine Cake is a light and refreshing dessert with a vibrant lemon flavor, soft texture, and a zesty lemon glaze, perfect for adding a burst of citrusy sweetness to any occasion.


Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  3. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  5. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  6. 1 cup granulated sugar
  7. 2 large eggs
  8. 1/2 cup whole milk (or any milk of your choice)
  9. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  10. 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  11. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan, or line with parchment paper.

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest for the glaze.
  9. Once the cake is cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Serve once the glaze has set.

Notes

  • For added texture, fold in fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter before baking.
  • To make it dairy-free, substitute the butter with dairy-free butter and use almond or coconut milk in place of whole milk.
  • For a richer topping, you can use lemon buttercream or cream cheese frosting instead of the glaze.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg