Description
A refreshing and simple lemon dessert that bursts with zesty flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Combine the melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing well to combine.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before cutting into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For a fruitier twist, try adding fresh blueberries to the batter or garnishing with fresh fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg