Description
A quick and easy lemon dessert that balances sweetness and tartness for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until evenly mixed.
- Mix the melted butter, room-temperature eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest in another bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool for about 10 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep it light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg