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Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe

Chef Samia
This Lemon Sheet Cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, it's perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
  • Whisk together sugar, butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice. Pour over cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
  • Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.
Keyword Easy Lemon Cake, Lemon Cake Recipe, Lemon Dessert, Lemon Sheet Cake, Sheet Cake Recipe