Description
Experience the bright and zesty flavors of This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert, Paul Hollywood’s favorite cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful treat combines fresh lemon juice and zest with a simple one-bowl method, making it both a breeze to prepare and a joy to eat. The cake is light, fluffy, and topped with a luscious lemon glaze that enhances its refreshing citrus taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Let the cake cool before drizzling with glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg