This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert: Paul Hollywood’s Favorite Recipe
This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert is a delightful treat that captures the bright and zesty flavors of lemon in a soft and tender cake. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is a favorite of baking expert Paul Hollywood.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream Sugar and Butter: In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Lemon: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Cool the cake, then drizzle with lemon glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: One-Bowl Lemon Dessert, Lemon Cake, Paul Hollywood Recipe
