Description
A quick and easy recipe for refreshing lemon desserts that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness, inspired by family tradition.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Cream together sugar and butter in a mixing bowl.
- Add eggs, mixing one at a time.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for better texture. You can customize with fruits or spices to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg