Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.