Description
Indulge in the bright and refreshing flavors of Paul Hollywood’s Favorite One-Bowl Lemon Dessert, a simple yet delightful cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon 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
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can garnish the cake with fresh lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Paul Hollywood, Lemon Dessert, One-Bowl Recipe, Cake, Easy Dessert