Easy Lemon Birthday Cake
If you’re in search of a light and refreshing treat to celebrate special occasions, look no further than this Easy Lemon Birthday Cake Recipe. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and enhanced by poppy seeds, this cake is both fluffy and moist, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays or simply enjoying with afternoon tea, this cake is easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With its vibrant taste and delightful texture, you won’t be able to resist going back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 oven to 170°C (340°F) and line two springform pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in oil, milk, and lemon juice until combined.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gently fold into the wet mixture along with poppy seeds and lemon zest.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-27 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before removing from pans.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg