Tasty and Simple Lemon Cake – 12 Spoons Italian Cake

Ingredients Overview:
Eggs: Provide structure and richness to the cake.
Salt: Enhances the flavor of the other ingredients.
Sugar: Sweetens the cake and helps create a light, airy texture.
Oil: Adds moisture and keeps the cake soft.
Milk: Contributes to the cake’s moistness and helps dissolve the sugar.
Lemon Zest and Juice: Infuse the cake with fresh, vibrant lemon flavor.
Flour: The base of the cake, providing structure.
Baking Powder: Leavens the cake, making it rise and become fluffy.
Icing Sugar: Used for dusting the cake, adding a touch of sweetness and a beautiful finish.
Directions in Detail:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
Prepare the Batter:
In a mixing bowl, beat 3 eggs with a pinch of salt until frothy. The salt enhances the flavors and the frothy eggs help create a light texture.
Add 12 tablespoons of sugar and continue beating until the mixture is creamy. This step dissolves the sugar and incorporates air, contributing to the cake’s lightness.
Gradually add 12 tablespoons of oil and 12 tablespoons of milk, mixing well after each addition. The oil adds moisture, while the milk helps create a smooth batter.
Add the zest of 1 lemon and the juice of 1/2 lemon to the mixture and stir well. The lemon zest and juice provide a fresh, tangy flavor.
Gradually add 12 tablespoons of flour and 2 teaspoons (10g) of baking powder to the mixture. Mix until well combined and smooth. The flour provides structure, while the baking powder helps the cake rise.
Bake:
Grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) cake mold to prevent the cake from sticking.
Pour the batter into the prepared mold, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. This indicates that the cake is fully cooked.
Cool and Serve:
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the mold for a few minutes to set.
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely. This step prevents the cake from becoming soggy.
Dust the cooled cake with icing sugar before serving. The icing sugar adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful finish.