Name: Authentic German Zitronenkuchen (Lemon Cake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: *For the Cake:**; 250 grams all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 200 grams granulated sugar; 200 grams unsalted butter, softened; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 whole lemons, zested (approx. 2 tablespoons); 60 milliliters fresh lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons); 100 milliliters whole milk, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; *For the Lemon Glaze:**; 150 grams powdered sugar, sifted; 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Zitronenkuchen 🇩🇪 Germany

Lemon cake made with lemon zest, juice, and a lemon glaze.

German Cake

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Flour lemon zest lemon juice and lemon glaze

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