Portillo's Lemon Cake
This Portillo's lemon cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser, and it's surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 15g
- Protein
- 4g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Whisk Cake pan Cake tester or toothpick
Tools
Oven Mixer
Serving suggestions
Serve the lemon cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of fresh berries for a beautiful presentation.
Tips & tricks
For an extra burst of lemon flavor, try adding a lemon glaze on top of the cooled cake.
Cost
$10