INGREDIENTS
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The clean, bright flavor of this simple cake makes dinner guests perk up and exclaim, “I haven’t had this for years!” And then they devour what’s on their plates and ask for seconds. View more of our favorite recipes from this issue.
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes
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1 cup confectioners sugar
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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Garnish:
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confectioners sugar for dusting