One-Bowl Lemon Dessert: Paul Hollywood’s Favorite
If you’re in the mood for a dessert that bursts with sunshine and flavor, This One-Bowl Lemon Dessert: Paul Hollywood’s Favorite is your answer! This refreshing lemon cake is light, moist, and incredibly easy to make—all in just one bowl. With a delightful tang from fresh lemons and a sweet glaze that adds an extra layer of flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a cozy treat after a long day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 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 your cake pan.
- In a large mixing 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 lemon juice until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create your glaze.
- Allow the cake to cool for ten minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Drizzle warm glaze over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg