Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour an 8-by 2-inch round cake pan.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir together milk, zest, and vanilla.
Beat together butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing until each addition is just incorporated.
Pour batter into cake pan and smooth top, then rap gently on counter to release any air bubbles. Bake until golden and a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
Whisk together confectioners sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
Turn out cake onto a rack set over a baking sheet, then reinvert. Brush top and side of cake with all of glaze. Cool completely.
Cooks' note: Cake can be glazed 1 day ahead and kept at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	509.52 Kcal (2133 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.57g	24%
Cholesterol	40.9mg	14%
Sodium	13.14mg	1%
Potassium	207.82mg	4%
Total Carbs	90.52g	30%
Sugars	64.99g	260%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	4%
Protein	3.93g	8%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	89.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	341.44 Kcal (1430 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.43g	24%
Cholesterol	27.41mg	14%
Sodium	8.81mg	1%
Potassium	139.26mg	4%
Total Carbs	60.66g	30%
Sugars	43.55g	260%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	4%
Protein	2.63g	8%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	59.7mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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