Lemon Crunch Cake: The Best Zesty Treat for Your Kitchen
A delightful and refreshing lemon crunch cake that brings a zesty flavor to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, top the cake with crushed lemon-flavored cookies.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Crunch Cake, zesty cake, dessert