French Lemon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Adjust rack to center position.
3. 3
   Butter and flour round 8-inch cake pan.
4. 4
   Grate lemon peel and mix with sugar; add butter and beat until smooth.
5. 5
   Add eggs and beat until well blended.
6. 6
   Mix baking powder and flour and add to mixture and beat until blended.
7. 7
   Do not overstir.
8. 8
   Pour into pan and bake about 25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool slightly in pan.