Description
A soft and moist lemon cake with a velvety texture, topped with a rich and tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a bright citrus flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in vegetable oil until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- To Assemble:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting over the top.
- Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Nutrition Facts (Per Serving: 1 Slice)
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~40g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: ~22g
- Saturated Fat: ~12g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~58g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg
- Category
- Dessert
- Method
- Baking
- Cuisine
- American
- Keywords
- lemon cake, cream cheese frosting, moist cake, easy cake recipe
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~40g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: ~22g
- Saturated Fat: ~12g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~58g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg
