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Japanese Lemon Cake Recipe

A delightful and zesty Japanese lemon cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Butter softened
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Sugar: 20g

Keywords

Lemon Cake
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