Lemon Tea Cake

Directions

1. 1
   For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch-square pan.
2. 2
   Cream the butter and sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer (about 3 minutes).
3. 3
   Add the eggs one at a time while mixing, and then add the vanilla.
4. 4
   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
5. 5
   Add half the flour to the butter mixture and combine.
6. 6
   Add the lemon juice and zest, mix, and add the remaining flour, mixing again to combine.
7. 7
   Pour into the prepared pan.
8. 8
   Bake until the cake springs back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes.
9. 9
   For the glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix well.
10. 10
    Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
11. 11
    Pour over the cake.