Apple Cake with Lemon
A tender, buttery cake studded with sweet apple slices and brightened with fresh lemon zest and juice. Perfect for a cozy dessert or afternoon treat.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 medium apple, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups flour and 1.5 tsp baking powder. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the 0.5 cup butter and 0.75 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the 2 eggs one at a time.
- 4
Zest the lemon and squeeze 2 tbsp juice. Stir the zest and juice into the butter mixture.
- 5
Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange the 2 sliced apples on top in a single layer, pressing lightly.
- 7
Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35–40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- electric mixer or wooden spoon
- zester or grater
- measuring cups and spoons
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