Lemon Sheet Cake with BBQ Twist

This Lemon Sheet Cake with a BBQ Twist tastes great because it has both fresh lemon flavor and savory barbecue flavor. For people who like their desserts to have a surprise twist

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• BBQ glaze:
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions:

Warm your oven up to 175F 350C and grease a baking sheet

Mix the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy

One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one

Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract

Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a different bowl

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, mixing in the buttermilk every so often

Mix the dry ingredients in at the beginning and end, until they are just combined

Spread the batter out evenly on the baking sheet that has been prepared

Put it in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

Get the BBQ glaze ready while the cake is baking

Put honey, Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, and smoked paprika in a small saucepan

Simmer on low heat until everything is well mixed and slightly thicker

Let the cake cool for a few minutes after its done baking before adding the BBQ glaze on top

Let the cake cool all the way down before cutting it into pieces and serving it

Have fun with your unique take on a classic lemon sheet cake by adding BBQ flavor