Quick and Easy One-Bowl Lemon Slicing Dessert Cake
Unleash Your Inner Baker: One-Bowl Lemon Snacking Cake
Craving the delightful taste of boxed cake but prefer baking from scratch? Your taste buds are in luck. This mouthwatering one-bowl lemon snacking cake comes jam-packed with flavor and texture, delivering a moist cake with a soft crumb that'll transport you back to your favorite boxed cake memories, all while keeping things simple and stress-free. The cherry on top (or in this case, the sugar glaze)? It's as easy as pie to whip up.
For another tantalizing, fruity favorite, don't miss out on this One-Bowl Apple Snacking Cake recipe.
- Skill Level: Easy as pie
Gather Your Ingredients (15)
Let's get started! Gather the following delectable goodies:
For the cake:- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar- 3 Tbsp lemon zest (about 3 large lemons)- 1/2 tsp lemon extract (optional)- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract- 1/2 cup vegetable oil- 1 large egg- 2 yolks- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 large lemons)- 2/3 cup sour cream- 2 cups cake flour, sifted- 1 tsp baking powder- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the glaze:- 1 cup confectioners' sugar- 5 1/4 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Let's gather round, folks! Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Hands on deck! Grease an 8-inch square pan with your favorite cooking spray or slather it with softened butter. Don't forget to line the bottom with parchment paper for easy cake removal later.
- Now, let's get our citrus on! In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest using your trusty fingertips. Rub the zest into the sugar until it's fully incorporated. Next, stir in the extracts and oil. Pro tip: These steps help to release the lemon flavors and aroma.
- Time for some turning, here! Add the egg, yolks, lemon juice, and sour cream. Whisk away until it's all smooth and creamy.
- Flour power! Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt onto a sheet of parchment paper. Using the paper as a funnel, pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in three additions, gently folding the mixture with a flexible spatula after each pour.
- Let's transfer our yummy mixture to the prepared pan and bake for around 30-33 minutes. Don't forget to rotate the pan halfway through for even baking. The cake is baked when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Just let it cool, maaaan! Set the pan on a cooling rack and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes. Have a little patience here! Invert the cake right-side up on to the rack and pop it in a baking sheet with sides.
- Glaze Game On! For the glaze, mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk vigorously until smooth and creamy. Pour the glaze gently over the cake, using an offset spatula to spread it evenly so it drips deliciously over the edges. Let the cake cool to room temperature before serving.
- Your creamy lemon wonder will stay fresh, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, on the counter for 3-5 days. Enjoy!
- The one-bowl lemon snacking cake recipe is a quick and easy dessert option, perfect for those who prefer baking from scratch.
- With just a few ingredients like cake flour, baking powder, and lemon zest, this flexible recipe can be customized to fit your dietary needs and preferences.
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- Don't forget to try the One-Bowl Apple Snacking Cake recipe as well, another delicious and easy-to-make option that belongs in the uncategorized section of your recipe book.
