Ina Garten's Lemon Cake

Name: Ina Garten's Lemon Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter (at room temperature); 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 extra-large eggs (at room temperature); 1/3 cup grated lemon zest ((from about 6 large lemons)); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup buttermilk ((either low-fat or full-fat), at room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((from about 1 large lemon))

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:1h 25min

This lemon cake is similar to a classic, old-fashioned pound cake but not quite so dense. It's magnificently buttery and exponentially lemony thanks to a tart soak in a lemon and sugar syrup and a drizzle of lemony confectioners' sugar glaze.

Updated at: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:44:53 GMT