– 130 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour – 43 g (1/3 cup) + 1 tablespoon cake flour – 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder – 1/4 teaspoon baking soda – 1/4 teaspoon salt – 165 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon lemon zest, about 2 lemon
– 110 g (1/2 cup) vegetable oil – 2 large eggs, at room temperature – 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice – 1 teaspoon vanilla – 82 g (1/3 cup) buttermilk, at room temperature
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All-purpose flour. Provides most cake softness (not too tender or dense). Cake flour. Lightens cake crumb. Baking soda and powder. Leavening agents make cakes airy and rise.
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Granulated sugar. Sweetens cake. Air is added to the recipe when granulated sugar and butter cream, making the perfect light and soft cake. Zest and lemon juice. Adds citrusy flavor to cake. Oil. Makes moist cake. Use neutral-flavored vegetable or canola oil.
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