Description
If you’re in search of a light and refreshing dessert for your next celebration, look no further than this Easy Lemon Birthday Cake Recipe. This delightful cake is packed with zesty lemon flavor and poppy seeds, offering a fluffy and moist texture that will impress both kids and adults alike. Perfectly suited for birthdays, summer gatherings, or just because, this cake is simple enough to whip up even for novice bakers. With the bright taste of fresh lemon juice and zest in every bite, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well with vanilla extract, oil, milk, and lemon juice.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently combine and fold in poppy seeds and lemon zest.
- Divide batter between two prepared springform pans and bake for about 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before removing from pans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg