Description
A refreshing and fluffy lemon cake, perfect for any occasion with a delightful burst of lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack.
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter for the frosting.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Spread lemon curd over the cooled cake, then frost with the cream cheese frosting.
- Slice and serve your lemon cake to enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overmixing the batter for a fluffier cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg