Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake

This Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake is delicious, lemon-flavored, fluffy, and incredibly easy to prepare. The name itself suggests that there's no need for a scale or measuring cup, making it perfect even for kitchen novices.

Although the original version features lemon, the Tablespoon Lemon Cake can be easily adapted to any flavor - orange zest and juice, cocoa (by replacing part of the flour with cocoa powder), or by adding fruits, nuts, or chocolate chunks.

For more experienced people, we've also provided the ingredient measurements in grams and milliliters. Additionally, if you have a slightly larger pan than the 24cm one used here, you can adjust the ingredients proportionally by 1/3 for optimal results (our mobile app can handle this automatically for you).

Ingredients
Egg
3 pieces
Sugar
12 tbsp
or 160g
Vegetable oil
12 tbsp
or 70ml
Milk
12 tbsp
or 70ml
White flour
12 tbsp
or 160g
Lemon
0.5 pieces
Salt
0.25 tsp
Baking powder
1 tsp
Powdered sugar
2 tbsp
optional, for decoration
Step by step
Step 1

Wash the lemon thoroughly, grate the zest from half of it, and squeeze the juice.

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 1
Step 2

Place 3 eggs in a bowl and measure 12 tablespoons of sugar (or 160g).

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 2
Step 3

Mix the ingredients well with a mixer or whisk until a white foam forms.

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 3
Step 4

Gradually add 12 tablespoons of oil (or 70ml), continuing to mix.

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 4
Step 5

Add 12 tablespoons of milk (or 70ml), a pinch of salt, the juice and zest of half a lemon, and mix well.

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 5
Step 6

Combine 12 tablespoons of flour (or 160g) and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 6
Step 7

Mix with a whisk or mixer until a smooth, slightly liquid batter forms, without lumps.

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 7
Step 8

Pour the batter into a 24cm diameter mold, lined with baking paper.

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 8
Step 9

Bake the Tablespoon Lemon Cake in a preheated 180 degrees C oven for 30-40 minutes, or until it's evenly browned.

Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on top for decoration.

Bon appétit!

Easy Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake - Step 9
Quantity: 12 serv (24 cm tray)
Prep time:
60 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 15 min