Simple lemon cake: A bakery-quality treat in your kitchen

You can go wild with cakes and prepare complex pastries with many layers of cream, crisps, and fruits. Or you can choose simplicity, whipping up a simple and tasty dessert in no time. This delicious recipe for lemon bread belongs to the latter group.

Like banana bread, lemon bread has little in common with bread. Instead, it is a soft, fluffy, and moist cake that disappears immediately after baking. With simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy a delicious pastry reminiscent of a good bakery treat.

Simple lemon cake

This recipe works for both small and large occasions. When packed as a second breakfast for school or work, it immediately arouses jealousy among friends. Additionally, you only need a few simple ingredients. The addition of lemon makes the cake light, fresh, and refreshing.

This recipe is perfect for those looking for simple and delicious desserts that can be prepared without much trouble or special skills. It's ready for a moment of mixing and a bit of baking.

It's best to choose an organic lemon that is not waxed. If you're using the peel, remember to scald the fruit.

Ingredients:       

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• Optional: lemon glaze (1 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice)

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the condensed milk.
2. Scald the lemon with boiling water.
3. Add flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and zest. Mix until combined.
4. Pour the mixture into a pan lined with parchment paper. A small loaf pan works best.
5. Bake for about 45 minutes at 340°F until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. After the bread cools, prepare the glaze from powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle it over the cake.

You can serve lemon bread as a snack, dessert, or addition to breakfast. It smells wonderful and tastes even better, so fans of this baked good definitely won’t be lacking. Enjoy!