Best Lemon Sheet Cake with Lemon Glaze

Best Lemon Sheet Cake with Lemon Glaze
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    9

Bright, zesty, and utterly irresistible, this Lemon Sheet Cake is the perfect crowd-pleaser. Its tender crumb and tangy lemon glaze make it a guaranteed hit for any occasion, especially birthdays and gatherings where smiles are on the menu.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    78 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    84 mg
  • Sugar
    24 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of butter. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. (3 minutes)

04

Step

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in the lemon zest. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, using a spatula as the dough is very sticky. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

07

Step

Let the cake cool completely on the baking sheet, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

08

Step

In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Brush the glaze evenly over the cooled cake. (5 minutes)

09

Step

Allow the glaze to set before serving, about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter.
To prevent the cake from sticking, you can line the baking sheet with parchment paper before greasing it.
The glaze can be adjusted to your liking by adding more or less lemon juice.
The cake is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking, stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Burley Carter

    The lemon flavor is perfect – not too tart, just right.

  • Kendall Turner

    This cake is amazing! So easy to make and everyone loved it.

  • Isadore Lemke

    I've made this for several birthday parties, and it's always a hit!

  • Roberto Grant

    My kids devoured this cake. It's definitely a new favorite.

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