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Ingredients
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1 cup white sugar
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½ cup butter
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
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¾ cup milk
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
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Beat sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture until incorporated.
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Pour in milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
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Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
254 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 254 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 63mg | 21% |
Sodium 173mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 21g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 81mg | 6% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 68mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.