This Portillo’s lemon cake recipe is easy. Light cake with a lemon zest filling is the perfect brunch or tea party dessert.

This is light and flavorful, making it perfect for any time of year. It has a light, spongy texture without being overly eggy.

This recipe is a lighter, fluffier and tastier version of the regular in-home kind, slightly eggy and citrus-scented.

It’s a true brunch or tea party dessert that’s always a hit when shared among family, friends, or colleagues.

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How To Prepare Portillo’s Lemon Cake Recipe?

Portillo’s is known for their delicious lemon cake. While I don’t have access to their exact recipe, here’s a recipe for a moist and tangy lemon cake that you can try:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 lemons

For the lemon syrup:

¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup granulated sugar

For the lemon glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Making Method:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one.

Mix in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon syrup. In a small saucepan, heat the lemon juice and granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and poke holes all over the top with a skewer or fork. Pour the lemon syrup evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
In the meantime, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.

Slice and serve the delicious lemon cake!

Nutrition Facts Of Portillo’s Lemon Cake Recipe

Nutrition	Amount
Calories	284
Carbs	47 grams
Protein	4.3 grams
Fat	13.5 grams
Sugar	16 grams
Fiber	0.5 grams

Conclusion

In this Portillo’s lemon cake recipe, you have got ingredients like lemon and eggs. Hence it can be a great recipe for individuals with a lot of stomach problems as it is low in calories and fat.

You can make this lemon cake with the addition of butter or skip the butter and use oil instead.

This is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants to start eating healthy but doesn’t want to give up their favorite foods.