The lemon cake is a sweet reminder of Amanda's 'house in the sky,' where she found solace and hope amid adversity.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
Mix in lemon juice and zest.
Fold in flour and baking powder.
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
Bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.