Vanilla Cake With Lemon Icing Recipe
Vanilla Cake with Lemon Icing is a light, fluffy dessert with a classic vanilla flavor. The cake is baked until golden and topped with a tangy lemon icing that adds a refreshing citrus touch. Perfect for any occasion, this treat combines sweetness and zest in every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Whisk
- Electric mixer or sturdy spatula
- Measuring cups and kitchen scale
- Fine sieve
- 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula or spoon
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake
- Cooking spray for greasing
- 290 g all-purpose flour
- 300 g white sugar
- 10 g baking powder
- 3 large eggs about 165 g without shells
- 180 ml whole milk ≈ 185 g
- 165 ml vegetable oil ≈ 150 g
- 1 g salt
- 13 g vanilla extract
For the Lemon Icing
- 113 g unsalted butter at room temperature
- 30 g fresh lemon juice
- 3 g vanilla extract
- 360 g confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
Get the oven and pan ready
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Lightly spray your cake pan with cooking spray, then dust it with a little flour. Tap out any extra so the pan is evenly coated.
Mix the dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This step helps prevent lumps and keeps the cake light.
Prepare the wet ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture looks pale and slightly thick. Gradually whisk in the oil, milk, and vanilla until everything is smooth.
Make the batter
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two parts. Gently mix just until combined. Don’t over mix the batter should be smooth and easy to pour.
Bake the cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the cake and make the icing
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, and then move it to a cooling rack. For the icing, beat the butter until creamy, and then mix in the lemon juice, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and spreadable.
Ice and serve
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the lemon icing evenly over the top. Slice and enjoy.