The easiest and most delicious baked Lemon Slice ever…. with the BEST creamy & tangy lemon frosting – this is such a quick, simple and classic recipe.
Well hello there!! I’m so, SO happy that you’re here checking out my Lemon Slice recipe… because it is seriously going to make your day! It’s quick. It’s easy. And most importantly – it’s so damn delicious. Tickety, tick, tick, tick!
If you’re new to Bake Play Smile, you might not know that one of the most popular recipes on my blog is my No-Bake Lemon & Coconut Slice (it also just happens to be my hubby’s favourite slice). If you haven’t made it yet, please do. It’s pretty darn awesome. But if you want a different kind of lemon slice (as in a baked lemon slice), this is the recipe for you!
My Lemon Slice recipe is quite literally the simplest thing ever. Basic ingredients. Basic equipment. Mix. Bake. Add frosting. That’s pretty much it. And if you’re like me and have a cute little toddler who has decided to grab onto your leg at ALL times… then this is the recipe you need! Trust me, it’s totally possible to make this slice with a little person attached to your leg!!!
I love this Lemon Slice because the base is so deliciously tangy and moist. And don’t even get me started on the frosting. It’s actually the exact same frosting I use on my classic Lemon & Coconut Slice. There’s really no reason to change it… it’s seriously delicious (and easy!!).
But rather than listen to me blabber on anymore, go and make this super easy slice. Your tummy (and that of your hubby and kids!) will love you for it. Ohhh and before you go, check out my favourite traditional slice recipes AND the best no-bake slices. Soooo much slice-y goodness!!!!
PS. Here’s a video to show how totally easy this Lemon Slice is (just in case you need any more convincing!).
Easy Lemon Slice - Conventional Method
The easiest and most delicious baked Lemon Slice with tangy frosting. A quick, simple and classic recipe.
Ingredients
- 115 g butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) caster sugar
- zest from 1 lemon
- 2 eggs
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup (95g) plain flour
- For the frosting:
- 270 g icing sugar
- 65 g butter, softened
- 4 tbs lemon juice (extra if needed)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm X 20cm cake tin with baking paper. Set aside.
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Place the butter, caster sugar and lemon zest into a large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
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Add the eggs and lemon juice and beat to combine.
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Fold through the baking powder and flour.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
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To prepare the frosting, place the icing sugar, butter and lemon juice into a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If the frosting is a little too thick, add a bit more lemon juice and whisk again.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled slice and allow to set.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. This slice can also be frozen.
Easy Lemon Slice - Thermomix Method
The easiest and most delicious baked Lemon Slice with tangy frosting. A quick, simple and classic recipe.
Ingredients
- 115 g butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) caster sugar
- zest from 1 lemon
- 2 eggs
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup (95g) plain flour
- For the frosting:
- 270 g icing sugar
- 65 g butter, softened
- 4 tbs lemon juice (extra if needed)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm X 20cm cake tin with baking paper. Set aside.
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Place the butter, caster sugar and lemon zest into the Thermomix bowl. Insert the butterfly and mix on Speed 4, 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat until smooth and creamy.
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Add the eggs and lemon juice and mix on Speed 4, 10 seconds to combine.
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Remove the butterfly. Add the baking powder and flour and mix on Speed 4, 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides and repeat for a further 5 seconds.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
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To prepare the frosting, place the icing sugar, butter and lemon juice into the Thermomix bowl and mix on Speed 4 for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Mix on Speed 4 for an extra 30 seconds.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled slice and allow to set.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. This slice can also be frozen.
Butterfly used and on Speed 6? Isn’t the max speed when butterfly is called for is speed 4?
My apologies Liz, yes that was a typo (I’ve fixed it now). It should have been Speed 4. Thanks for picking it up! xx
Oh yum, lemon slice is one of my favourite childhood treats. This looks divine!.
Mine too!
Yum! Perfect way to use up some of the crop from our hugely prolific lemon tree. Just one question: butter is so terribly expensive over here in NZ at the mo, do you have any experience of replacing butter with oil? I don’t want to damage the flavour or texture!
Hi Nikky, hmm I personally haven’t tried it with oil and don’t think it would have the same texture or flavour. You could try though!! I didn’t realise butter was expensive in NZ!!!
Thanks Lucy. It’s nearly doubled in price in the last year! 🙁
Wow I didn’t realise!!!
Same here in qld. Was paying 1.39 approx. 12 months ago and now 2.65 for 250g.
How much is the juice of one lemon? Quantity varies enormously, as it does with oranges. Then we have pulp of 3 passion fruit???? Your help would be appreciated.
Generally the juice of 1 lemon is about 3 tbs. I would adjust the amount of lemon you use in this recipe depending on your tastes. Personally I love lemon and so always add a little extra! xx
Hi I’ve just made this and found that when I put the eggs and lemon juice into the creamed butter and sugar it separated and curdled. Did I do something wrong? It’s in the oven so fingers crossed it will come out OK.
Hi Rachel, it should be absolutely fine. It would have just been that the eggs were not at room temp. xx
Could I use limes instead as our Lime tree is overflowing with limes.
Absolutely!!
Just made this with limes, so good!
I put used 2 limes in the base & 1 in the icing, just the right amount of zing!
I also replaced butter for nuttelex to make it dairy free, it just as delicious!
Fantastic!!!!!