Cookbook:Lemon Cake with Lemon Glaze

This is a simple cake, perfect for a sweet and zesty treat.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * ½ cup granulated sugar
 * ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ cup milk
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * Zest of 1 lemon
 * ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
 * Juice of 1 lemon (for glaze)

Equipment

 * Mixing bowls
 * Electric or hand mixer
 * Lemon juicer
 * Baking pan (9x9 inches)
 * Parchment paper
 * Wire rack

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
 * 2) In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
 * 3) Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
 * 4) In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
 * 5) Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
 * 6) Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
 * 7) Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
 * 8) Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is lightly golden brown.
 * 9) While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
 * 10) Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
 * 11) Using the parchment paper overhang, carefully lift the zondo out of the pan and place it on a wire rack.
 * 12) While the cake is still warm, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to soak in.
 * 13) Let the cake cool completely before cutting it into squares.
 * 14) Enjoy your homemade zondo squares!