This best lemon cake recipe is perfect for picnics and parties. It's moist and soft.
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
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.
