Delightfully Easy Lemon Syrup Cake Recipe

This Lemon Syrup Cake is loaded with fresh lemon juice for a tart, sunny flavor.

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If you need something light, sweet and full of flavor, you are going to love this easy Lemon Syrup Cake.

INGREDIENTS

Preheat the oven to 350F. Set prepared baking pan aside. Mix together sugar and vegetable oil in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

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Mix sugar and oil together well.

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Add eggs to the sugar mixture and mix well to incorporate.

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Add sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

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Add the dry ingredients of flour, baking powder, and salt.

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