Super Moist and Velvety Lemon Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (192 grams/ 6.8oz) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 grams/ 8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams/ 7oz) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • ¼ cup (63ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup (118ml) buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup (115 grams/4.1 oz) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest