German Lemon Cake (Zitronenkuchen) – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups sugar;4 eggs
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup seltzer water
• 1 lemon zested
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• For the Lemon Glaze:
• 1 1/2 cups Confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, more as needed