Standard recipe for a lemon cake with a lemon sauce.

Ingredients:

For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon

For the lemon sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and lemon juice. Mix until just combined, then fold in the lemon zest.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. While the cake is baking, make the lemon sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and poke holes all over the top with a toothpick. Pour the warm lemon sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy your delicious lemon cake with lemon sauce!