Description
A light and fluffy Italian dessert infused with zesty lemon flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Bring butter and eggs to room temperature before mixing for a better batter consistency. Optional: Add more lemon zest for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg