Here is a simple 6-step recipe for making lemon cake: 1- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch cake pan. 2- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside. 3- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat ½ cup of unsalted butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until creamy and smooth. 4- Add Eggs and Lemon: Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the zest of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix well. 5- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. 6- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool before serving.