Description
Discover the irresistibly moist and flavorful Healthy Pioneer Woman Lemon Cake To Die For, perfect for birthdays and holidays. This easy gooey lemon cake blends fresh lemon zest and juice with a tender crumb, topped with optional caramel drizzle for added richness. A delightful dessert sure to impress your family and guests with its vibrant citrus taste and gooey texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and eggs until smooth. Mix in milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra gooey texture, add a caramel drizzle on top of the cooled cake.
- You can incorporate coffee flavor or caramel into the batter for a richer taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 290 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg