One-Bowl Lemon Dessert: Paul Hollywood’s Favorite
Brighten your day with This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert, Paul Hollywood’s favorite treat. This delightful lemon cake combines the refreshing zest of citrus with a moist, fluffy texture, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make cake can be whipped up in no time using just one bowl—no complicated equipment or techniques required! Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, each slice is bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before transferring it to a wire rack and drizzling with glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg