Creating Paul Hollywood’s Lemon Bliss Cake is a straightforward process. Follow these easy steps for a delicious outcome:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven temperature to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in Lemon: Add the freshly grated zest of both lemons and the lemon juice to the mixture. Stir until combined.
6. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour into Pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake: Place the cake in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the Cake: Once done, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

By following these steps, you’ll create an incredible lemon cake that’s sure to win over any crowd.