My Go-To Lemon Cake Recipe

There’s something magical about lemon cake. It’s light, refreshing, and has just the right balance between sweet and tart.

This recipe has become one of my favorites to bake when I need a little pick-me-up or want to bring something homemade to a gathering. It uses everyday ingredients—flour, eggs, butter, sugar, lemons—and takes about an hour from start to finish.

What makes it special is the lemon syrup poured over the warm cake and the thin glaze added once it cools. The result is a moist, fragrant cake with a shiny top and a tangy bite that lingers.

Baking it has become a ritual for me: mixing the batter while music plays, the smell filling the kitchen, that first slice with tea in the afternoon. If you try it, let me know—this cake is meant to be shared.