Lemon Butter Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter and sugar in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
2. 2
   While still mixing, slowly add the eggs, then the vanilla.
3. 3
   Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix.
5. 5
   Then add the lemon juice and zest.
6. 6
   Mix, then add the remaining half cup of the flour mixture.
7. 7
   Pour into a greased 8-inch square pan.
8. 8
   Bake until the cake springs back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes.