Description
Indulge in a slice of joy with this Easy Lemon Birthday Cake Recipe, a delightful treat that brings a burst of sunshine to any celebration. This cake is light and fluffy, featuring the perfect balance of fresh lemon juice and zest, complemented by poppy seeds for added texture. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or just want to enjoy a sweet dessert night at home, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its refreshing flavor and moist layers. Top it off with whipped cream frosting or your favorite icing to create a memorable dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 170°C (340°F). Line two springform pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, oil, milk, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Gently fold in lemon zest and poppy seeds.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg