Introduction
Making a lemon cake in an air fryer is a great way to enjoy a classic dessert without heating up your entire kitchen with a conventional oven. Air fryers circulate hot air to bake the cake evenly, producing a moist, flavorful result with a tender crumb. This recipe will guide you through creating a delicious lemon cake using your air fryer, perfect for a small gathering or a family dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Baking Powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Eggs: 2, at room temperature
- Milk: ½ cup
- Vegetable Oil: ½ cup
- Lemon Zest: From 1 large lemon
- Lemon Juice: 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Glaze:
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Lemon Zest: Optional, for garnish
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- 7-inch round cake pan (ensure it fits in your air fryer)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack