Lemon Sheet Cake: The Easy, Zesty Treat You’ll Love to Bake
A delightful lemon sheet cake that is easy to make and full of zesty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a sheet pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest.
- This cake pairs well with a lemon glaze or simple icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Sheet Cake, easy baking, zesty cake