Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon

1. Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Cake

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
• For the Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Flavors: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream and lemon juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice if needed. Stir in the lemon zest if using.
9. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.

This lemon cake is incredibly moist and has a delightful tangy flavor, making it irresistible. Enjoy!