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Easy Lemon Birthday Cake Recipe

Easy Lemon Birthday Cake

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If you’re searching for a delightful dessert that brightens any occasion, look no further than this Easy Lemon Birthday Cake Recipe. This cake is light, fluffy, and filled with zesty lemon flavor sure to impress your guests. With its refreshing combination of fresh lemon juice and poppy seeds, this cake stands out as a vibrant treat for birthdays, gatherings, or simply enjoying on a sunny day. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make with simple ingredients, ensuring you can whip it up quickly. Your friends and family will surely be coming back for seconds!

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and line two springform pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually add eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix in oil, milk, and lemon juice until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Stir in poppy seeds and lemon zest.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool completely before removing from pans.
  • Author: Nova
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg